British soldier killed in Afghanistan 1 September 2006

[big bad john]

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/BritishSoldierKilledInAfghanistan.htm

British soldier killed in Afghanistan
1 Sep 06
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a British soldier in Afghanistan today, Friday 1 September 2006.


MOD Announcement
The soldier was killed during an attack by insurgents in Northern Helmand, Afghanistan, at 1600 local time.

A further soldier was seriously injured in the attack, and has been evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

We are currently in the process of informing next of kin.  No further details about the incident or the identity of the soldier will be released until that process is complete.

 

[big bad john]

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/RangerAnareDraivaKilledInAfghanistan.htm

Ranger Anare Draiva killed in Afghanistan
2 Sep 06
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Ranger Anare Draiva in Afghanistan, on Friday 1 September 2006.


MOD
Ranger Anare Draiva, of 1 Royal Irish Regiment, died during an incident in Helmand province at 1600 local time on Friday 1 September 2006.

A further soldier was seriously injured in the attack, and has been evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

Ranger Anare Draiva

Ranger Draiva, of 1 Royal Irish Regiment, was 27 years old and Fijian.

Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment, Lt Col Michael McGovern, today, 2 September 2006, paid tribute to Ranger Draiva:

"Ranger Draiva was a superb, strong and courageous soldier. He performed brilliantly well in his recent tour of Southern Iraq and was one of the first to volunteer for the tour of Afghanistan.

"His contribution in Helmand province in extremely challenging conditions has been second to none and those that know Draiva will not be surprised that he was killed in action, in the face of the enemy, defending his comrades and base.

"His death has been received with real sadness by his colleagues in Afghanistan and the rest of the battalion at Fort George, near Inverness."

On learning of the death of Ranger Draiva, Defence Secretary Des Browne said:

"I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ranger Anare Draiva. My thoughts are with them and those of the other solider injured in the same incident."

 

[NavComm]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP soldier. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will remember you.

 

[big bad john]

Ranger Anare Draiva