A Military Operations news article
4 Jul 11 It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), was killed in Afghanistan today, Monday 4 July 2011.
The soldier was reported missing from an ISAF Check Point in the early hours of the morning and was later found dead following an extensive search of the area.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick,
said:
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of a soldier from
The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland in the
Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province.
"The soldier was reported missing from his Check Point very early this morning and an extensive search of the area was conducted throughout the day to locate him.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick,
said:
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of a soldier from
The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland in the
Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province.
"The soldier was reported missing from his Check Point very early this morning and an extensive search of the area was conducted throughout the day to locate him.
This evening, the body of the soldier was found by ISAF forces. He had suffered gunshot wounds. His exact cause of death is still to be established and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death are currently under investigation. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
In accordance with the family's wishes, no further details will be
released for 24 hours.
In accordance with the family's wishes, no further details will be
released for 24 hours.
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