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Funeral for Taliban attack victim Funeral for Taleban attack victim
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The funeral of a Nottingham soldier killed in a battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan has taken place. The funeral of a Nottingham soldier killed in a battle with the Taleban in Afghanistan has taken place.
Sgt Craig Brelsford, 25, from the Mercian Regiment died on 9 September after his patrol was attacked in Helmand Province.Sgt Craig Brelsford, 25, from the Mercian Regiment died on 9 September after his patrol was attacked in Helmand Province.
The service took place at the Christ Church in Chilwell.The service took place at the Christ Church in Chilwell.
Sgt Brelsford was taking part in an operation to disrupt Taliban activity when he died in a fire fight, the Ministry of Defence said. Sgt Brelsford was taking part in an operation to disrupt Taleban activity when he died in a fire fight, the Ministry of Defence said.
Pte Johan Botha, born in Pretoria, South Africa, also died in the attack.Pte Johan Botha, born in Pretoria, South Africa, also died in the attack.
A number of other soldiers were injured in the "heavy fire fight", the Ministry of Defence said.A number of other soldiers were injured in the "heavy fire fight", the Ministry of Defence said.
A tribute from his commanding officer said Sgt Brelsford had died in "heroic circumstances" trying to rescue wounded colleagues, including Pte Botha.A tribute from his commanding officer said Sgt Brelsford had died in "heroic circumstances" trying to rescue wounded colleagues, including Pte Botha.
Lieutenant Colonel Simon Banton said: "Sergeant Brelsford was a hugely popular man and a superb senior non-commissioned officer; fit, strong and robust, he led from the front."Lieutenant Colonel Simon Banton said: "Sergeant Brelsford was a hugely popular man and a superb senior non-commissioned officer; fit, strong and robust, he led from the front."