Dead soldier Corporal Christopher Harrison from Watford (From Watford Observer)
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Dead soldier Corporal Christopher Harrison from Watford
9:31am Tuesday 11th May 2010 in
The latest British soldier to die in Afghanistan was born in Watford, the Ministry of Defence has revealed.
Corporal Christopher Lewis Harrison, 26, was killed by a roadside bomb in the early hours of Sunday morning.
At the time of his death, during his second tour of the war-torn country, he was leading a foot patrol through hostile territory in Sangin, Helmand Province.
Corporal Harrison, who was attached to 40 Commando Royal Marines, lived in Somerset with his wife Rebecca.
His death brings to 285 the number of British personnel killed in the country since 2001.
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tim tottman
says...
7:29pm Tue 11 May 10
There will be drink at the essex arms this friday night in memory of Chris.
After the Goldrush
says...
10:09am Wed 12 May 10
(for those who don't know, just move on to next post. Chris would be smiling)
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richard dawkins rules says...
4:31pm Tue 11 May 10
may his family remember the good times, the precious memories left behind by this brave man.