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Tooting nurse praised for Afghan work
1:00pm Tuesday 10th August 2010
Army officers made a special visit to St George’s Hospital last week to thank a nurse for spending three months helping the wounded in Afghanistan.
Hiking across the Sahara in memory of Rifleman
7:10am Thursday 15th July 2010
The aunt of Rifleman Danny Simpson who was killed in Afghanistan will embark on a 100km walk across the Sahara in honour of her nephew.
Croydon bids farewell to hero Private Jonathan Monk
11:18am Friday 9th July 2010
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the West Croydon Baptist Church yesterday to honour one of the borough’s finest soldiers in a poignant funeral service.
Hero soldier quit army before his death
6:40am Wednesday 16th June 2010
A soldier killed in Afghanistan while protecting his colleagues had quit the army 10 months ago, his family revealed.
Prince William opens new facilities at Headley Court
3:38pm Wednesday 9th June 2010
Prince William officially opened brand new facilities at a medical centre for injured servicemen and women.
Pilot shot between eyes but lands chopper safely
6:20am Monday 29th March 2010
A mother has spoken of her pride for her son who saved the lives of 20 people when he landed his Chinook helicopter safely despite being injured in a fire fight in Afghanistan.
War heroes honoured with freedom of Croydon
6:10am Saturday 27th March 2010
The borough cemented its relationship with one of the hardest-hit battle groups in Afghanistan on Monday, by officially giving them the Freedom of the Borough.
"Swift and bold" soldier's life celebrated by friends
8:00am Tuesday 9th February 2010
Proud friends and relatives of Rifleman Peter Aldridge led a colourful tribute to the fallen soldier on Friday night.
Police launch Wii appeal for Croydon soldiers
6:40am Monday 8th February 2010
A police officer has launched a campaign to get much needed light relief to troops serving in Afghanistan.
Soldiers told to remove uniforms to drink in Croydon bar
2:50pm Friday 30th October 2009
Exclusive: Heroic soldiers returning from Afghanistan were told remove their uniforms if they wanted to continue drinking in a Croydon bar.
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