DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946
MSPA 406/08
Thursday, 18 December 2008
UNITED KINGDOM SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
The Australian Defence Force can confirm that United Kingdom officials have
advised Defence that a UK soldier, who holds dual Australian and British nationality,
was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, 17 December 2008.
The soldier is not a member of the ADF and was a serving member of the British
Army at the time of this death.
Defence has been advised that the soldier’s next of kin have been informed. The UK
Ministry of Defence advises that the family has requested a 24-hour period of grace
before further details are released.
The ADF extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of this soldier
during this difficult time.
Further inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the UK Ministry of
Defence.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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