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British soldier dies from Afghanistan wounds British soldier dies three years after Afghanistan shooting
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A British soldier has died in hospital from wounds sustained in Afghanistan in 2012, the Ministry of Defence has said.A British soldier has died in hospital from wounds sustained in Afghanistan in 2012, the Ministry of Defence has said.
L/Cpl Michael Campbell, 32, from Colwyn Bay, north Wales, was shot while on patrol with 3rd Battalion the Royal Welsh. Army reservist L/Cpl Michael Campbell, 32, from Colwyn Bay, north Wales, was shot while on patrol with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh.
He died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday, the MoD said.He died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday, the MoD said.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the Army Reservist was "proud and professional" and a "dedicated family man" who had also served in Iraq. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said L/Cpl Campbell was "proud and professional" and a "dedicated family man", who had also served in Iraq.
'Welsh warrior'
Paying tribute to him, the MoD said : "L/Cpl Campbell epitomised everything a reservist in 3 R Welsh should be - dedicated, professional and willing to volunteer on operations wherever he was required, a true Welsh warrior.
"The battalion has lost a charismatic and loyal friend and our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Chrissy and his wider family at this very difficult time."
L/Cpl Campbell had joined the Army Reserves in April 2002 and was deployed with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh, as a platoon radio operator in October 2011.
He was struck in the stomach while crossing a road in April 2012, having been confronted by "accurate, heavy and sustained enemy fire".
Members of his convoy returned fire, with L/Cpl Campbell engaging the enemy firing position, the MoD said in a statement.
He added: "Despite being wounded, L/Cpl Campbell continued to suppress the enemy drawing fire on to himself so that the remainder of the multiple could cross an open and exposed area to get into better cover."