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Iraq
Danish soldier killed in southern Iraq
2006-10-07
COPENHAGEN - A Danish soldier was killed in southern Iraq in connection with a fire fight in the Al Harta region, becoming the sixth soldier from Denmark to be killed in Iraq, the Danish military command said on Friday.

The soldier was part of a force dispatched late Thursday to take on suspected rebels that have been firing rockets and grenades at the Danish and British military camps in southern Iraq. During the firefight he was hit, and seriously wounded and died later of his wounds in a British field hospital, the miltary said.

Denmark has a 530-strong Danish contingent in Iraq. Their mandate was extended earlier this year until next July.
Posted by:Steve White

#10  May he and his family be honoured by his country as they deserve.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-10-07 20:54  

#9  Since when does a Viking pic not honor a fallen soldier...sheesh
Posted by: Captain America   2006-10-07 13:27  

#8  Condolences to his family. Sacrifices his all for the rest of us.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2006-10-07 11:57  

#7  What Frank said. Maybe a map of the EU?
Posted by: Shipman   2006-10-07 10:48  

#6  good call, SW
Posted by: Frank G   2006-10-07 10:15  

#5  Rest in Peace. My condolences to the family.

How many of the enemy were killed?
Posted by: Jackal   2006-10-07 10:12  

#4  For all the risks a small country like Denmark has taken with its Iraq contingent and the Cartoonifada, I think that's very appropriate, Steve. Many much larger nations would do well to follow Denmark's example.
Posted by: Zenster   2006-10-07 03:40  

#3  No Viking pic, I didn't want to make it look like I was mocking this soldier's death. I thank him and his mates for their hard work and sacrifice.
Posted by: Steve White   2006-10-07 01:30  

#2  You want Vikings?

Here are some Vikings!

Enjoy!
Posted by: CrazyFool   2006-10-07 01:00  

#1  What? No Viking pic?
Posted by: Captain America   2006-10-07 00:54  

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