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Funeral for Aldershot soldier Matthew Smith Funeral for Aldershot soldier Matthew Smith
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The funeral of a soldier shot in Afghanistan is due to be held in Aldershot later. The funeral of a soldier shot in Afghanistan has been held in Hampshire.
L/Cpl Matthew Smith, 26, of the Royal Engineers, was shot on 10 August while trying to build a checkpoint in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province.L/Cpl Matthew Smith, 26, of the Royal Engineers, was shot on 10 August while trying to build a checkpoint in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province.
Hong Kong-born L/Cpl Smith grew up in the Hampshire military town and joined the Corps of Royal Engineers in 2003. Born in Hong Kong, L/Cpl Smith grew up in Aldershot and joined the Corps of Royal Engineers in 2003.
He leaves behind a fiancee, Laura, and four young children, Lainie, Ella, Tilli and Jai.He leaves behind a fiancee, Laura, and four young children, Lainie, Ella, Tilli and Jai.
The service, with full military honours, is to take place at the Royal Garrison Church of All Saints. The service, with full military honours, took place at the Royal Garrison Church of All Saints.