NI soldier killed in Afghanistan

Published Wednesday, 24 October 2012

A female soldier from Northern Ireland has been killed in Afghanistan.

The sun sets behind barbed wire surrounding an outpost on the Helmand River (© Getty)

She had been serving with 3 Medical Regiment when she died from injuries sustained whilst on patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province on Wednesday.

It is understood the 25-year-old medic was originally from Comber, Co Down.

The Ministry of Defence said a Royal Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines was also killed in the incident.

Both families have been informed.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Major Laurence Roche, said: "I am extremely sorry to announce the deaths of a Royal Marine from 40 Commando and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment serving with Task Force Helmand.

"This is dreadful news for all of us serving in Afghanistan. Our sincere condolences go to their families, friends and colleagues at this time of grief."

Deepest sympathies to family & friends of the young female medic from NI and her Royal Marine colleague who died today #LestWeForget
— Ulster Unionist(@uuponline) October 24, 2012

Comments

4 Comments

norman.d in bangor wrote (211 days ago):

another two young lives lost in this futile war how many more lives will be lost my thoughts and prayers to the families on their sad lose its time the troops were brought home

Iseult in NI wrote (212 days ago):

Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with both families.

Tommy Atkins in London, England wrote (212 days ago):

I am saddened by the death of these two fellow,Tommies and I offer my deepest condolences to both their families "In Arduis Fidelis" "Per Mere, Per Terram"

Louise in Belfast wrote (212 days ago):

My thoughts and prayers go to their families at this horrendous time. Rest in peace x