RANGER JUSTIN JAMES CUPPLES KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

摘要

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Ranger Justin James Cupples of 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) on Thursday 4 September 2008 in southern Afghanistan. Ranger Cupples, aged 29, was killed early on Thursday 4th September 2008 while on a foot patrol in Sangin town, northern Helmand. At 0710 hours local time, while moving through the town with 7 Platoon, Ranger Company, 1 R IRISH, an improvised explosive device detonated severely injuring Ranger Cupples. Despite the best efforts of his colleagues who administered medical assistance, Ranger Cupples died as a result of his wounds. His body was swiftly repatriated to Camp Bastion hospital where Father Ian Stevenson administered absolution and anointed the body. Ranger Cupples was born in the United States on 29 July 1979.