Soldier gets medal 42 years late
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Soldier found dead 'threatened to kill himself'
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Nelson soldier's body to be repatriated
The repatriation is set to take place of three British servicemen, one of whom came from Lancashire, who were killed in Afghanistan.
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Nelson soldier's body to be repatriated
The repatriation is set to take place of three British servicemen, one of whom came from Lancashire, who were killed in Afghanistan.
Read the full storyThe body of a soldier from Lancashire is to be repatriated from Afghanistan
The body of a soldier from Lancashire who was killed in Afghanistan will be returned home later. Michael Foley from Burnley was killed by a rogue Afghan soldier who opened fire on troops at the British Headquarters in Helmand province. A Royal Marine also died.
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Soldiers body to be returned home
The body of a soldier from Lancashire who was killed in Afghanistan will be returned home later. Michael Foley from Burnley was killed by a rogue Afghan soldier who opened fire on troops at the British base in Helmand province. A Royal Marine also died.
Lancashire soldier killed by rogue Afghan gunman
MPs tribute to fallen soldier
Pendle MP speaks of area's pride in armed forces
Andrew Stephenson, MP for Pendle, has spoken of his constituency's pride in those who serve their country in the armed forces after the death of Lance Corporal Michael Foley in Afghanistan.
– Andrew Stephenson, MP for PendleThis is absolutely tragic news.
We've many very proud mothers and fathers round here who see their sons and daughters join the British armed forces and this is a reminder that some of them make the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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Lance Corporal Foley 'always put his kids first'
– Sergeant Richard Dawson-Jones, Information Hub ManagerAxel used to give me lifts home after exhausting PT sessions, and then he would make me climb all over his childrens' car seats, refusing to take them out in case he needed to take them anywhere. It was simple, his kids came first.
Axel, you will be sorely missed; our thoughts and prayers are with Sophie, Calum, Warren and Jake.
Headteacher pays soldier tribute
Solider killed in Afghanistan was 'dedicated husband father and soldier'
Tributes to LCpl Michael Foley, nicknamed 'Axel' have continued to pour in. LCpl Foley leaves behind wife, Sophie, and three young children, Calum, Warren and Jake.
– Staff Sergeant Anthony Howley, Chief Clerk, Headquarters 20th Armoured Brigade"I have known Axel a little over 12 months, a fellow proud northerner from Lancashire! Axel was an absolute star, a person I held in huge regard, a dedicated husband, father and soldier.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, never a complainer; the zeal and energy for life he possessed is rare, backed up with a cracking sense of humour.
Head teacher pays tribute to LCpl Foley
The former teacher of Lance Corporal Michael Foley has paid tribute to the solider, who was killed in Afghanistan,
– Janet Walsh, Head Teacher, Colne Primet High SchoolHe was a popular, outgoing pupil. He was very sure of himself and knew very early on that he wanted to join the forces.
He was never shy of putting his point of view forward!
I remember as a very popular pupil who represented our school very well.
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