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Soldier killed days before return to UK



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Published Date: 01 August 2008
A BRITISH soldier was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan days before he was due to return to the UK for a family visit.
Private Peter Cowton, 25, of Basingstoke, Hampshire, died in Helmand province on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.

In a statement, his parents, Karen and Robin Rolfe, said: "Peter was proud to serve his country."





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  • Last Updated: 31 July 2008 9:59 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Afghanistan
 
 

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