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British soldier from The Royal Irish Regiment killed in Afghanistan

timesonline.co.uk
04-Sep-2008
        
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A British soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan yesterday, the 117th serviceman to be killed in the country since operations began in November 2001. The man, who has not been named, was involved in a routine foot patrol when an improvised explosive device was triggered in Sangin in Helmand province, the Ministry of Defence said. His next of kin have been informed. The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Royal... [read full story]                    

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xinhuanet.com
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scotsman.com
06-Sep-2008
        

SOLDIERS have paid tribute to a "brave and courageous" British Army colleague killed in Afghanistan. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed in a roadside...

                   

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jpress.co.uk
05-Sep-2008
        

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed while on...

                   

Soldier hoped for Afghan peace

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05-Sep-2008
        

Justin Cupples, 29, who was killed in Sangin, Helmand Province A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st...

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05-Sep-2008
        

Last Modified: 05 Sep 2008 Source: PA News A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal...

                   

UK & World News: Soldier hoped for Afghan peace

icnetwork.co.uk
05-Sep-2008
        

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed while on...

                   

Soldier hoped for Afghan peace

icnetwork.co.uk
05-Sep-2008
        

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed while on...

                   

Soldier hoped for Afghan peace

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05-Sep-2008
        

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed while on...

                   

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independent.co.uk
05-Sep-2008
        

A British Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), was killed while on...

                   

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05-Sep-2008
        

A BRITISH Army soldier killed in Afghanistan had spoken of hopes of bringing peace to the war-torn country. Ranger Justin Cupples, 29, a member of the 1 Royal Irish Regiment, was killed while on routine foot patrol in...

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