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Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan

Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan

A Welsh Guard, Lt Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, has become the most senior Army officer to die in action since the Falklands War.Trooper Joshua Hammond also died when their armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb.At the time of the Queen's birthday Parade, Huw Edwards interviewed Lt Col Thorneloe about the experiences he and his men faced during their tour.

BBC | July 2, 2009Watch more videos from BBC

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