The personnel involved will include 200 Commando Royal Marines to assist the military campaign in Afghanistan, Ingram said.

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The 22-year-old was the fifth member of 42 Commando Royal Marines to be killed in action in Afghanistan.

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Marine James Wright is the fifth member of 42 Commando Royal Marines to be killed in action in Afghanistan.

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Members of 40 Commando Royal Marines leave the Nahr-e Saraj district as the UK continues the winding down of operations in the country.

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Three Commando, a unit of the Royal Marines that has been operating at Fao, pushed in from the south.

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The pair, from Plymouth-based Royal Marine 3 Commando Brigade, were among five marines facing court martial.

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The British soldiers will include units from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, 3 Commando Brigade, 16 Air Assault Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines.

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