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Leave your tribute to Doncaster soldier killed in Afghanistan
A SOLDIER from Doncaster has died after being shot during a fire fight with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Rifleman Liam Maughan died from wounds received as a result of small arms fire which occurred near Sangin, in Helmand Province, on Saturday.
The 18-year-old, a member of 3rd Battalion The Rifles was described by his family as "a tall handsome six-footer."
The former Hatfield Visual Arts College pupil recently become a dad when his fiance gave birth. It is believed he never met his son.
His commanders described him as a keen, dedicated, courageous and loyal soldier.
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* For the full story see Thursday's Free Press.
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