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06-05-2010, 01:03 PM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46837000/gif/_46837500_promo126.gif (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8389351.stm) Troops mapped (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8389351.stm)
US and UK pledge more troops for Afghanistan
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What are the UK forces fighting for in Afghanistan?
Who are the Taliban? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1549285.stm)
Q&A: Troops in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8388711.stm)
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47332000/gif/_47332223_trojan_fact_file_466in.gif (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8523490.stm) Mine clearance (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8523490.stm)
Blasting a safe path for UK troops in Helmand
Troops in Afghanistan 'for years' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8540402.stm)
Troops step up Afghanistan training (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8507127.stm)
Army chief expects fewer losses (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8450577.stm)
Afghan mission reaches critical point (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8378589.stm)
Toll on UK troops in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8204833.stm)
UK bolsters forces in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8385539.stm)
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Tributes To UK Soldiers Killed In Firefight
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12:59pm UK, Sunday June 06, 2010
Adam Arnold, Sky News Online
Tributes have been paid to two British soldiers who were killed in a firefight in Afghanistan.
http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2010/Jun/Week1/15644431.jpg Corporal Webster pictured with his daughter Jess, and Lance Corporal Cochran
Corporal Terry Webster, 24, from Chester and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, 23, from St Asaph, North Wales died during a gun battle with Taliban insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand on Friday.
Both men (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Afghanistan-Tributes-To-Corporal-Terry-Webster-And-Lance-Corporal-Alan-Cochran-Killed-In-Firefight/Article/201006115644439?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_15644439_Afghanistan%3A_Tributes_To_Co #comments) were serving with 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment which was attached to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battlegroup.
Father-of-two Cpl Webster had previously served in Northern Ireland and Iraq. His mother, stepfather and sister said in a statement that he was a "true hero".
His wife Charlotte said: "Tez was passionate, loyal and determined. He enjoyed the role he had in the Mercians but he was a family man at heart. He was a fantastic Dad to Jess and Liam and he was the perfect soul mate to me.
"Although this is a very sad time, Tez would want us to be positive. Remember the good times, the happy times. A lot of people's lives will be deeply affected by Tez's all too early departure. Life will never be the same for us."
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hadfield said Cpl Webster was fatally wounded while leading his men.
He said: "Terry was totally committed to his profession and he was forging a strong career path: when others played football, he would put on his combats, boots and webbing and pound out the miles, encouraging others to come along with him."
[URL="http://news.sky.com/skynews/Interactive-Graphics/fallenheroes"]
L/Cpl Cochran's mother Shirley and his family said: "Alan was a tremendous son. He was proud to be a soldier and died doing a job he loved. We are devastated by the loss of Alan who was a loving son, grandson and brother.
"We are proud of the fact that Alan was prepared to do his duty helping the people of Afghanistan."
His fiancee, Claire Brookshaw, said: "He has been a great part of my life and always will be. Sadly missed but never forgotten."
Lt Col Hadfield said he had recently been promoted to Lance Corporal and had willingly taken responsibility for the lives of his fellow men.
He said: "A committed career soldier, Alan loved the Army and his friends within it, and was probably the most selfless of men, always looking out for others and helping them to give their best.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said: "It is clear from all accounts that Cpl Webster was a brave, enthusiastic and professional soldier who inspired those around him.
"Similarly, L/Cpl Cochran was courageous, selfless, and a respected junior commander who led from the front.
"My thoughts are with the families of both these young men, whose sacrifice will not be forgotten."
Tributes To UK Soldiers Killed In Firefight
Excellent information for those who are interested
I like this link (s)
US and UK pledge more troops for Afghanistan
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46042000/gif/_46042809_promo_126x71.gif (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8143196.stm) Facts and figures (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8143196.stm)
What are the UK forces fighting for in Afghanistan?
Who are the Taliban? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1549285.stm)
Q&A: Troops in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8388711.stm)
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47332000/gif/_47332223_trojan_fact_file_466in.gif (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8523490.stm) Mine clearance (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8523490.stm)
Blasting a safe path for UK troops in Helmand
Troops in Afghanistan 'for years' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8540402.stm)
Troops step up Afghanistan training (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8507127.stm)
Army chief expects fewer losses (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8450577.stm)
Afghan mission reaches critical point (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8378589.stm)
Toll on UK troops in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8204833.stm)
UK bolsters forces in Afghanistan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8385539.stm)
FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Tributes To UK Soldiers Killed In Firefight
[/URL]
12:59pm UK, Sunday June 06, 2010
Adam Arnold, Sky News Online
Tributes have been paid to two British soldiers who were killed in a firefight in Afghanistan.
http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2010/Jun/Week1/15644431.jpg Corporal Webster pictured with his daughter Jess, and Lance Corporal Cochran
Corporal Terry Webster, 24, from Chester and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, 23, from St Asaph, North Wales died during a gun battle with Taliban insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand on Friday.
Both men (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Afghanistan-Tributes-To-Corporal-Terry-Webster-And-Lance-Corporal-Alan-Cochran-Killed-In-Firefight/Article/201006115644439?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_15644439_Afghanistan%3A_Tributes_To_Co #comments) were serving with 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment which was attached to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battlegroup.
Father-of-two Cpl Webster had previously served in Northern Ireland and Iraq. His mother, stepfather and sister said in a statement that he was a "true hero".
His wife Charlotte said: "Tez was passionate, loyal and determined. He enjoyed the role he had in the Mercians but he was a family man at heart. He was a fantastic Dad to Jess and Liam and he was the perfect soul mate to me.
"Although this is a very sad time, Tez would want us to be positive. Remember the good times, the happy times. A lot of people's lives will be deeply affected by Tez's all too early departure. Life will never be the same for us."
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hadfield said Cpl Webster was fatally wounded while leading his men.
He said: "Terry was totally committed to his profession and he was forging a strong career path: when others played football, he would put on his combats, boots and webbing and pound out the miles, encouraging others to come along with him."
[URL="http://news.sky.com/skynews/Interactive-Graphics/fallenheroes"]
L/Cpl Cochran's mother Shirley and his family said: "Alan was a tremendous son. He was proud to be a soldier and died doing a job he loved. We are devastated by the loss of Alan who was a loving son, grandson and brother.
"We are proud of the fact that Alan was prepared to do his duty helping the people of Afghanistan."
His fiancee, Claire Brookshaw, said: "He has been a great part of my life and always will be. Sadly missed but never forgotten."
Lt Col Hadfield said he had recently been promoted to Lance Corporal and had willingly taken responsibility for the lives of his fellow men.
He said: "A committed career soldier, Alan loved the Army and his friends within it, and was probably the most selfless of men, always looking out for others and helping them to give their best.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said: "It is clear from all accounts that Cpl Webster was a brave, enthusiastic and professional soldier who inspired those around him.
"Similarly, L/Cpl Cochran was courageous, selfless, and a respected junior commander who led from the front.
"My thoughts are with the families of both these young men, whose sacrifice will not be forgotten."
Tributes To UK Soldiers Killed In Firefight
Excellent information for those who are interested
I like this link (s)