British marine killed in Afghanistan
The marine died near the village of Garmsir, Helmand
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Tuesday, 05, Dec 2006 11:17
A British Royal Marine has died in Afghanistan following an operation aimed at preventing Taliban insurgents from launching attacks from a village in the country's volatile south, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.
A second marine was injured as members of the UK Task Force sought to dislodge Taliban fighters from Garmsir in southern Helmand province.
Both men were airlifted to Camp Bastion to be treated for their injuries but the one marine died from his wounds.
The dead marine's next of kin have been notified and the second man is said to be in a stable condition after surgery.
Brigadier Jerry Thomas, commander of the UK Task Force in Afghanistan, paid tribute to the dead marine, who is expected to be named tomorrow.
"The thoughts and prayers of all the servicemen and women here in the UK Task Force are with the family and friends of the Royal Marine who lost his life today," he said.
"Like all the members of the Task Force, those involved in today's operation have carried out their jobs with professionalism, dedication and bravery."