Friday, October 26, 2007

RIP - Valiant Soldier


Dead Digger a father and hero
A MARRIED father from Perth who was recently awarded a medal for gallantry has become the second Australian Digger killed in Afghanistan in three weeks.

SAS trooper killed in ambush
October 25, 2007 08:14pm
Article from: AAP
Australian SAS soldier killed in Afghanistan
Killed while on patrol by Taliban small arms fire
Soldier died while being medically evacuated
AN Australian SAS soldier has been shot and killed by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, Defence boss Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston said tonight.
The soldier was on patrol when he was severely wounded by small-arms fire from Taliban fighters.
"A coalition helicopter immediately responded to a call for assistance from the Australian patrol and evacuated the soldier to a nearby medical facility,'' Air Chief Marshal Houston said.
"Unfortunately despite the best efforts of his mates and the aeromedical team the soldier succumbed to his wounds.''
His family had been informed.
No other Australian troops were injured in the incident.
Air Chief Marshal Houston said it was tragic day for the ADF.

RIP- Valiant Soldier and may your comrades stay safe. Let this further strengthen our resolve.

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