Bomb kills soldier.A BRITISH soldier was killed in a bomb attack in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said today. The serviceman, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; pronounced phonetically as "Reemee") is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance, servicing and inspection of almost every electrical and mechanical piece of equipment within the , died after his vehicle came under attack yesterday in Babaji District, central Helmand Province. Next of kin The blood relatives entitled by law to inherit the property of a person who dies without leaving a valid will, although the term is sometimes interpreted to include a relationship existing by reason of marriage. Cross-references Descent and Distribution. have been informed. He was operating with the Light Dragoons The Light Dragoons is a cavalry regiment in the British Army. It was formed in 1992 from the amalgamation of two regiments, becoming the first dragoon regiment in the British Army for over twenty years:
Task Force Helmand spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said: Everyone in Task Force Helmand is deeply saddened by the death of this brave soldier who died working to make Afghanistan a better place. Our thoughts are with his family and we offer them our deepest and heartfelt condolences at this tragic time. Brigadier-General Eric Tremblay, from the International Security Assistance Force, added: We are hurting for this loss and hope that the family and friends of this fine soldier will find comfort in knowing that he helped make the security situation better for the Afghan population. For his significant contribution and ultimate sacrifice, we will always honour his memory. |
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