'Proud' soldier killed in Afghanistan named

Published: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00

A British solider killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan at the weekend has been named as Rifleman Philip Allen, of Second Battalion the Rifles. The 20-year-old was killed following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand province on Saturday. Paying tribute to him in a statement released by the Ministry of Defence, his mother Karen Charman-Allen, said: "I would like to thank all of the soldiers who have served with and knew Phil.

"He was proud to have been a soldier in 2RIFLES and to have served on tour with them in Afghanistan" Defence secretary Bob Ainsworth added: "I was very saddened to learn of the death of Rifleman Philip Allen, a young soldier who had achieved so much and impressed so many people during his brief time in the army. "His death cuts short what his commanders tell me would have been a successful career and very bright future in the armed forces. My thoughts and sympathies are with Rifleman Allen's family, friends and colleagues."

Since operations began in Afghanistan eight years ago, 232 British service personnel have been killed on active duty.

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