Shot UK soldier was TA volunteer
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8364923.stm
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A UK soldier shot dead on patrol in Helmand province had volunteered to go to Afghanistan and had been there for just two weeks, it has emerged.
Rifleman Andrew Fentiman, 23, of 7th Battalion The Rifles, died on Sunday.
The soldier, from Cambridgeshire, had spent two years in East Midlands University's Officer Training Corps before joining the Territorial Army.
He chose to serve with 3 Rifles Battle Group in Afghanistan to help his bid to become a regular Army officer.
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Very sad!!
But I think the following says it all really.
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Battle group commander Lt Col Nick Kitson said Rifleman Fentiman was "liked and respected by all and will be sorely missed".
"A university graduate, he was something of a novelty to his platoon," he said.
"Bright and enthusiastic he fitted in instantly. I have infinite respect for the commitment and sacrifice of this brave rifleman who had so many opportunities ahead of him yet chose first to serve his country and his regiment."
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