| Australian Soldier Killed In Afghanistan |
| Tuesday, 03 July 2012 09:53 |
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An Australian special forces soldier on his seventh tour of duty has been shot dead in in Afghanistan while hunting an insurgent leader. The 40-year-old Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) soldier's death is the 33rd Australian fatality in Afghanistan since the war began and the first of 2012. Chief of the Defence Force David Hurley said the soldier - who has not yet been named - was shot in the chest while on a partnered mission with Afghan security forces targeting an insurgent leader. First aid was provided until he was evacuated to a medical facility at Tarin Kowt. "Sadly, despite the best efforts of all, attempts to resuscitate the soldier were unsuccessful," Gen Hurley told a media conference on Tuesday. Prime Minister Gillard said the death was a "dreadful blow" for the nation. "I know Australians today will stop, will pause, will reflect and will mark with respect the loss of this brave soldier and will honour his service and his sacrifice," Ms Gillard said. "On behalf of the Australian nation I extend all of our condolences to his family as they mourn his loss. "The defence family will be there to support them, the Australian nation will be there to support them, butwe know they will face so many difficult days ahead." Gen Hurley says the soldier enlisted in 1990 and joined the SASR in 1995 and was greatly respected by his colleagues and was on his seventh tour of duty in Afghanistan. |
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