NZ soldier killed in Bamyan province, Afghanistan - release 3

04 August 2010

The Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, will hold a media conference at 11.30am this morning to provide further details on the death of a NZ soldier in Afghanistan.

Two other Defence Force personnel taking part in the patrol were also wounded.

Next of kin have been informed.

WHEN: 11.30am, 04 August

WHERE: Defence House, 2-12 Aitken St, off Molesworth St.

ENDS

For more information please contact: NZDF Media Mgr Chris Wright, 021 487 980

 

 

 


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