'Inspired leader' killed in blast
A British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan has been described as an "inspired leader".
Major Sean Birchall, 33, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, died in an explosion while on patrol near Lashkar Gah in central Helmand province on Friday morning, the Ministry of Defence said.
His wife Joanna said he was a "wonderful husband" and "devoted father" to 18-month-old son Charlie.
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