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2 Rifles, parade through Croydon, South London.

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Uploaded by on Oct 29, 2009

Hundreds of people lined the streets to welcome home the 2nd Battalion The Rifles, which lost 13 men in Afghanistan this summer.

The 100 members of 2 Rifles, based in Ballykinler, Northern Ireland, were invited to parade through the centre of the town by its mayor after the loss of their colleague Rifleman Danny Simpson, who came from the town.

Based in Sangin, the 600-strong battalion endured fierce fighting during their tour of duty, including what was described as "one hour of tragedy" on July 10 - the day five riflemen were killed in two connected blasts while on foot patrol.

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  • Military state is best state!

  • the only un- armed men in Croydon that day !

  • lovely boys....so handsome...

  • All fucking heros each and everyone of them, god bless ya and welcome home.

  • good luck god bless to all our brave souls

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