Cuddles for our heroes.

IT was hugs all round for these soldiers after six long months serving in Afghanistan.

They were among 100 Royal Irish Regiment Royal Irish Regiment may be either of two British Army regiments:

Royal Irish Regiment (1684-1922), also known as the 18th Regiment of Foot
Royal Irish Regiment (formed 1992), properly named The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling) 83rd and 87th and Ulster Defence

troops who had an emotional reunion with wives, girlfriends and children at their barracks in Tern Hill, Shropshire.

Ranger John Chapman Noun 1. John Chapman - United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
Chapman, Johnny Appleseed , 21, met by wife Dianne, 25, and daughter Caitlin, five, said: "It's brilliant to be home and I'm so happy to see my family. It was awful out there."

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HOME JOY John Chapman with Dianne; BRAVE DAD Proud hug for happy soldier; BABY, IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK Reunion for one soldier

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Publication:	The Mirror (London, England)
Date:	Oct 10, 2008
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