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Soldier killed in bombing named Afghanistan bombing marine named
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A marine killed in a suicide bombing while serving in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence.A marine killed in a suicide bombing while serving in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence.
Gary Wright, 22, from Glasgow, died following the attack on a military convoy in Lashkar Gah. Gary Wright, 22, died following the attack on a military convoy in Lashkar Gah, in Helmand Province.
Mr Wright, who served with Arbroath-based 45 Commando, was airlifted to hospital but later died from his injuries.Mr Wright, who served with Arbroath-based 45 Commando, was airlifted to hospital but later died from his injuries.
The attack, which happened on Thursday, came as the convoy was leaving the Afghan National Police Station. The attack, which was carried out on Thursday, happened as the convoy left the Afghan National Police Station.
One other Royal Marine was seriously injured and was taken to the UK field hospital at Camp Bastion. One other Royal Marine was seriously injured and two children were killed in the incident.
Mr Wright's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Dewar said: "He was an outstanding young Royal Marine whose determination and professional ability led to his selection as a member of our highly specialised Recce Troop. Mr Wright's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Dewar, described him as an outstanding young marine.
"Extremely popular with a good sense of humour, he was very highly thought of by everyone who worked with him." "He was an excellent marine who died doing the job he loved and will be missed by all his friends in 45 Commando," he said.
"Extremely popular with a good sense of humour, he was very highly thought of by everyone who worked with him.
"Our thoughts are very much with his family at this difficult time."
'Admirable courage'
Brigadier Jerry Thomas, commander of the Helmand task force, said the attack had not deterred the troops from their mission in supporting the legitimate Government of Afghanistan.Brigadier Jerry Thomas, commander of the Helmand task force, said the attack had not deterred the troops from their mission in supporting the legitimate Government of Afghanistan.
"Our thoughts are very much with the families, friends and colleagues of those who were killed and injured in this cowardly and indiscriminate attack," he said. He said: "My troops are performing their jobs here with admirable courage and professionalism and will continue to do so."
"We should not forget that innocent Afghans going about their daily business were also injured, including two children who were killed." Mr Wright, who joined the Royal Marines in 2002, previously served in Northern Ireland and was a member of the highly specialised Recce Troup.
He added: "My troops are performing their jobs here with admirable courage and professionalism and will continue to do so." The car and motorbike enthusiast was also a former youth player at Rangers Football Club.