UK soldier killed in southern Afghanistan explosion

A British soldier has died following an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.The soldier, from 3rd Battalion The Rifles, was killed while on foot patrol south of Sangin district centre, in Helmand province, on Sunday morning. Read It Here RIP



With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
Britain mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.