British soldier killed near Basra

[Matzos]

A British soldier has died following a clash north of the city of Basra, Iraq, on Saturday.

The soldier was one of two wounded during a firefight between British troops and "suspected terrorists", said a military spokesman.
Two suspects were held during the operation, which took place in the Garmat Ali tribal area, north of Basra.

Read more - BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5184434.stm)

[Bombardier]

The name of the dead soldier has been withheld until next of kin are notified.

Quite right too.

R.I.P to the trooper, we, his family and the rst of the civilised world are very proud of you and thankful for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

sal;

[John A Silkstone]

Farewell dear brother in arms, farewell.

Silky

[Reloader]

I see his name and background have now been published in the article.

R.I.P. Cpl. Cosby sal;

[Bombardier]

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R.I.P Corporal Cosby sal;

[Hollis]

I feel that the world is a little more worse off now. Good People are very much needed and the lost is never kind.

RIP..........

[Matzos]

R.I.P. med; Serving his Queen and Country on foreign soil. sal;