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UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol | UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol |
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A British soldier has died after he was wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq. | A British soldier has died after he was wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq. |
The Ministry of Defence said the serviceman, who has not been named, was injured in the al-Ashar district of Basra at about 1400 BST. | The Ministry of Defence said the serviceman, who has not been named, was injured in the al-Ashar district of Basra at about 1400 BST. |
A second soldier was also wounded in the incident but was recovering in hospital, a military spokesman said. | A second soldier was also wounded in the incident but was recovering in hospital, a military spokesman said. |
This latest death comes a day after another UK soldier died after being wounded on patrol in the same area. | This latest death comes a day after another UK soldier died after being wounded on patrol in the same area. |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the soldier in the most recent incident was taken to Basra Palace for treatment before being flown by helicopter to a field hospital at Basra Air Station. | |
An MoD spokesman said his family have not been informed yet. | |
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Major David Gell, British military spokesman in Basra, said a second soldier was also wounded but was expected to make a full recovery. | |
Kingsman Danny Wilson died on Sunday | |
Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, from Workington in Cumbria. | Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, from Workington in Cumbria. |
He was wounded by small arms fire after getting out of his vehicle to check the roadside ahead for explosive devices. | |
He leaves behind his wife, Tracey, and a son. | |
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said: "Danny Wilson was the sort of Kingsman whom it is a privilege to serve alongside. | |
"Selfless, committed and always ready to look on the bright side, he will be sorely missed," he added. | |
Defence Secretary Des Browne said it was " tragic news" and offered his condolences to his family and friends. | |
The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 136. |