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Tern Hill soldier's body is flown home

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.

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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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