Soldier Funeral
The funeral of Guardsman Michael Roland will be held in Nottingham today.
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Guardsman Michael Roland, who served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, on 27 April in Helmand province, he was 22.
Guardsman Roland's girlfriend Chelsea Halloran gives tribute
– Guardsman Roland's girlfriend Chelsea Halloran"I'm so proud of my angel. I loved him with all my heart. From the first moment I met Michael, I knew he was going to make me the happiest girl alive."
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Mourners gather for soldier funeral
Mourners are gathering in the village of Tollerton in Nottinghamshire for the funeral of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Guardsman Michael Roland who was 22 and served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards died on 27 April in Helmand province.
He had overnight deployed there for less than a month.
He was shot during an exchange of small arms fire with insurgents.
Guardsman Roland had four-month twin boys, Joseph and Johnny.
Today his girlfriend and his father will be among those reading eulogies at the service at St. Peter's Church.
Funeral of Guardsman to be held today
The funeral of Guardsman Michael Roland will be held in Nottingham today.
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