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| Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan | Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan |
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| A Royal Marine has died in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | |
| The Marine, from UK Landing Force Command Support Group operating as part of 45 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in the Kajaki area. | The Marine, from UK Landing Force Command Support Group operating as part of 45 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in the Kajaki area. |
| He was taking part in a routine reassurance patrol when he was killed in an explosion. | He was taking part in a routine reassurance patrol when he was killed in an explosion. |
| He is the 139th British serviceman to die since October 2001. His next of kin has been informed. | |
| The marine received immediate medical attention at the scene but died of his wounds. | The marine received immediate medical attention at the scene but died of his wounds. |
| Spokeswoman for Task Force Helmand, Cdr Paula Rowe, said: "The death of this Royal Marine is a tragedy for everyone in Task Force Helmand. Whilst words cannot ease their loss, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this desperately sad time." | Spokeswoman for Task Force Helmand, Cdr Paula Rowe, said: "The death of this Royal Marine is a tragedy for everyone in Task Force Helmand. Whilst words cannot ease their loss, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this desperately sad time." |
| He is the 13th Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan in the last two months. |