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| Major Collins |
Major Matthew Collins, aged 38, was killed on 23rd March 2011 by an improvised explosive device after returning from an operation supporting the Afghan National Army. The incident happened in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand.
Major Collins, aged 38 came from Backwell in Somerset. He commissioned into the 1st Battalion Irish Guards in August 1996, and travelled all over the world with the Battalion, serving operationally in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as on exercise in Belize, Kenya, Oman and the Falkland Islands.
He was serving with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
bravest of the brave,most courage of courageous,god bless you all.your sacrifice shall not be forgotten. we will never forget you.Britain is lucky to have you, you are the finest in the world and we are so proud of you.
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