Cpl John Rigby Killed In Iraq

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Cpl John Rigby Killed In Iraq


Monday, June 25, 2007

Source: MoD

  
 

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Corporal John Rigby from 4th Battalion The Rifles in Basra, southern Iraq on Friday 22 June 2007.

. He died on his 24th birthday."
"He will be accompanied back to England by his twin brother William who is also serving in Iraq with the Rifles, and who was with him at his bedside at Basra military hospital when he died.

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R.I.P,Cpl John Rigby Killed In Iraq







Cpl Rigby's family issued the following statement:

"John was a cherished and devoted son and brother; a talented hardworking and successful soldier, popular with his peers and across all ranks alike. He was due to be promoted to Sergeant in September and had a very bright future ahead of him which included plans to undertake higher education.

"He will be accompanied back to England by his twin brother William who is also serving in Iraq with the Rifles, and who was with him at his bedside at Basra military hospital when he died.

"The Army have been tremendously helpful and supportive to us at this difficult time, but we are understandably devastated at his loss and ask, please, to be left alone to grieve in peace."

The family have stressed that they do not wish the media to make any effort to contact them. The MOD therefore requests that the media do not contact the family at this very difficult time.
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R.I.P.Cpl John Rigby Killed In Iraq






 



 



 

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