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The funeral is taking place later of a Staffordshire soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. The funeral has taken place of a soldier from Staffordshire who was killed in Afghanistan.
Guardsman Simon Davison, from Cannock, was manning a checkpoint in Helmand Province when he came under attack by Taliban fighters on 3 May. Guardsman Simon Davison, 22, from Cannock, was manning a checkpoint in Helmand Province when he came under attack by Taliban fighters on 3 May.
His commanding officer Lt Col Carew Hatherley said the 22-year-old had "selflessly" died fighting to protect his comrades. His commanding officer Lt Col Carew Hatherley said he had "selflessly" died fighting to protect his comrades.
His funeral is being held at St Mary's Church in Cannock. A service was held in Afghanistan at the same time the funeral took place at St Mary's Church in Cannock.
He leaves behind his mother Maureen Hindmarch, father Ray Davison and sister Caroline.He leaves behind his mother Maureen Hindmarch, father Ray Davison and sister Caroline.
Senior representatives of Guardsman Davison's regiment, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, will attend the service. Senior representatives of Guardsman Davison's regiment, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, attended the service.