Thursday, December 29, 2011

Two French Foreign Legionnaires killed in action in Kapisa

Two non-commissioned officers of the French Foreign Legion were killed on 29th December 2011 during a joint French-Afghan operation in Kapisa. The two NCOs were shot and killed by a rogue Afghan Army soldier.

The Legionnaires have been named as CWO Mohammed El Gharrafi with 19 years of military service experience, and Sergeant Damien Zingarelli. Both served with 2e REG (Foreign Engineering Regiment).

1 comment:

  1. RIP you two brave Legionnaires , and to all the fallen in all wars. You will never be forgoten .Mark ex 1ere REC

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