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Tag: Afghanistan

Scots soldier arrested in connection with comrade’s death

A SCOTS soldier has been arrested in connection with the death of a Black Watch comrade in Germany almost a year ago. The soldier, also...

Carved stone inscription presented to University to mark 600th anniversary

A STONE inscribed with the Scots translation of Greek Poet Simonides work has been presented to the University of St Andrews by Historic Scotland...

Scots soldier receives Military Cross for Afghan bravery

A SOLDIER from Maryhill in Glasgow is to receive the Military Cross after risking his life to save his wounded comrades in two separate...

Black Watch supersquaddie back in action after horror blast

SUPERSQUADDIE Gee Davidson has returned to the front line in Afghanistan just two years after an IED attack broke his back in three places. Lance...

From the UK with love: slap-up meal for troops

BRITISH troops in Afghanistan will enjoy a £20-a-head slap-up Christmas meal this year – with every ingredient flown 5,000 miles from the UK to...

Pensioner parcels up presents for Afghan squaddies

A BIG-hearted Scots pensioner has single-handedly sent 355 parcels packed with snacks, toiletries and other goodies to British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan. But Jan Milne,...

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