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| Afghanistan |
| British soldier killed in Afghanistan |
| 2006-08-21 |
 LONDON - A British soldier has been killed and three injuried in fighting in Afghanistan, a spokesman for Britain’s defence ministry told AFP on Sunday. ‘It is with deep regret that the MoD can confirm the death of a British soldier during a contact in northern Helmand province at around noon today local time,’ the spokesman said.He said the soldier, whose identity has not been released, died from injuries sustained in fighting. Three other British soldiers suffered minor injuries. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #1 Details Cpl Budd was married to Lorena and had a two-year-old daughter, Isabelle. Lorena is expecting a second child in September. The MoD said Cpl Budd was softly spoken and a calm character whose "keenest passion" was his wife and daughter. He was described as a shining example to those under his command, with great courage and a quick sense of humour. He had been in the Army for 10 years serving in Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He was about to be promoted to platoon sergeant when he died. Rest in Peace Corporal Budd. |
| Posted by: Tony (UK) 2006-08-21 17:19 |