His death takes the number of British forces to die since the start of operations in October 2001 to 142. Next of kin have been informed.
Commander Paula Rowe, spokeswoman for Task Force Helmand, said: "All members of Task Force Helmand are deeply saddened by the death of this brave soldier.
"We offer our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and comrades as they try to come to terms with their tragic loss."
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L'ANSSO, assure l'ensemble du contingent britannique en Afghanistan de son entière sympathie, s'associe à la douleur des familles et leur présente ses plus sincères condoléances.
Commander Paula Rowe, spokeswoman for Task Force Helmand, said: "All members of Task Force Helmand are deeply saddened by the death of this brave soldier.
"We offer our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and comrades as they try to come to terms with their tragic loss."
Article BBC
L'ANSSO, assure l'ensemble du contingent britannique en Afghanistan de son entière sympathie, s'associe à la douleur des familles et leur présente ses plus sincères condoléances.