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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 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. |
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, took place at the Royal Garrison Church of All Saints. |