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ADF news release, 23 Jun 13One Australian Special Forces soldier has been killed and two other members of the ADF have been wounded during an insurgent engagement.
The Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley said the engagement occurred on Saturday 22 June 2013 – the Special Forces soldier was killed in action by small arms fire, a second Special Forces soldier was seriously wounded and a Royal Australian Air Force airman was wounded.
Members of the patrol provided immediate first aid to the casualties who were aero-medically evacuated to the Role 2 Medical Facility at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot. Sadly despite their efforts, they could not save one of their mates.
General Hurley extended his deepest sympathy to the soldier’s family.
"We share their loss and we feel their pain, and we will support them through the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are also with our wounded personnel and their families. I wish them a speedy recovery," General Hurley said.
The fallen soldier is from the Sydney based 2nd Commando Regiment.
"His mates describe him as one of the most iconic figures in the Regiment.
“He was on his fifth tour of Afghanistan having previously served in Iraq and Timor-Leste. In combat, and as a Team Commander, he was the man to watch and never happier than when the situation demanded decisive action and courage," General Hurley said ....
R.I.P. to the fallen, hopes for swift and full recovery to the wounded