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Funeral for Afghan death soldier Funeral for Afghan death soldier
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The funeral of a Belfast-based soldier shot dead in Afghanistan earlier this month is due to take place in his adopted city later. The funeral of a Belfast-based soldier shot dead in Afghanistan earlier this month has taken take place in his adopted city.
Corporal Sean Binnie, 22, who served with the Black Watch 3rd battalion, was killed on a patrol in Helmand province.Corporal Sean Binnie, 22, who served with the Black Watch 3rd battalion, was killed on a patrol in Helmand province.
Cpl Binnie, who was originally from the Irish Republic, settled in Northern Ireland after meeting his future wife. Cpl Binnie, who was originally from the Irish Republic, settled in Northern Ireland after meeting his future wife, whom he married six months ago.
His funeral will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Annadale Avenue, Belfast. He was buried at Roselawn Cemetary with full military honours.
Following the service, Cpl Binnie will be buried at Roselawn Cemetary with full military honours. His Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Alan Whitelaw, paid tribute to his bravery.
"It was during a mission with the Afghans where he tragically lost his life leading from the front and setting a great example," he said.
"His action were a turning point in the action that he was involved in and through his actions he saved the lives of many soldiers."
Cpl Binnie was killed during a patrol with the Afghan National Army in the vicinity of Woqab, close to Musa Qaleh in Helmand province.Cpl Binnie was killed during a patrol with the Afghan National Army in the vicinity of Woqab, close to Musa Qaleh in Helmand province.
He joined the Army in 2003.He joined the Army in 2003.
Following basic training, he joined his battalion in Warminster and moved with them to Belfast at the end of 2005.Following basic training, he joined his battalion in Warminster and moved with them to Belfast at the end of 2005.
Cpl Binnie also served in both Iraq and the Falkland Islands and took part in the operation to close down British Army bases in Northern Ireland. He also lived for a time in Aberdeen.Cpl Binnie also served in both Iraq and the Falkland Islands and took part in the operation to close down British Army bases in Northern Ireland. He also lived for a time in Aberdeen.
He was one of four British solders killed in Afghanistan on 7 May.He was one of four British solders killed in Afghanistan on 7 May.
Since 2001, 159 UK troops have been killed on operations in Afghanistan.Since 2001, 159 UK troops have been killed on operations in Afghanistan.