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UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol
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A British soldier has died after he was wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq.A British soldier has died after he was wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq.
The Ministry of Defence said the serviceman, who has not been named, was injured in the al-Ashar district of Basra at about 1400 BST.The Ministry of Defence said the serviceman, who has not been named, was injured in the al-Ashar district of Basra at about 1400 BST.
A second soldier was also wounded in the incident but was recovering in hospital, a military spokesman said.A second soldier was also wounded in the incident but was recovering in hospital, a military spokesman said.
This latest death comes a day after another UK soldier died after being wounded on patrol in the same area.This latest death comes a day after another UK soldier died after being wounded on patrol in the same area.
The Ministry of Defence said the soldier in the most recent incident was taken to Basra Palace for treatment before being flown by helicopter to a field hospital at Basra Air Station. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the soldier in the most recent incident was taken to Basra Palace for treatment before being flown by helicopter to a field hospital at Basra Air Station.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said his family have not been informed yet. An MoD spokesman said his family have not been informed yet.
Major David Gell, British military spokesman in Basra, said a second soldier was also wounded. Roadside checks
He told Sky News he was in hospital but was not seriously ill and was expected to make a full recovery. Major David Gell, British military spokesman in Basra, said a second soldier was also wounded but was expected to make a full recovery.
Kingsman Danny Wilson died on Sunday
Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, from Workington in Cumbria.Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, from Workington in Cumbria.
The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq is 136. He was wounded by small arms fire after getting out of his vehicle to check the roadside ahead for explosive devices.
He leaves behind his wife, Tracey, and a son.
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said: "Danny Wilson was the sort of Kingsman whom it is a privilege to serve alongside.
"Selfless, committed and always ready to look on the bright side, he will be sorely missed," he added.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said it was " tragic news" and offered his condolences to his family and friends.
The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 136.