Tern Hill soldier’s body is flown home

Thursday 10th February 2011, 1:48PM GMT.

Ranger David Dalzell
Ranger David Dalzell

The body of a Shropshire-based soldier killed in Afghanistan after being accidentally shot by a comrade was due to be flown back to Britain today.

Ranger David Dalzell, 20, of 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, based at Tern Hill, near Market Drayton, died on Friday.

Mourners were due to line the streets of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire to pay their respects.


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    Joann Roberts

    r.i.p david, dman. you will be forever in our hearts. jo ginnie n jay. xxxx

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