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28/07/2009 Funeral of David Dennis, Welsh Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

The funeral took place of Lance Corporal David Dennis, 29 years, from Llanelli, South Wales, on Tuesday at All Saints Church, Llanelli. He was one of 20 British soldiers killed in Afghanistan this month.

Lance Corporal Dennis was also among 10 soldiers killed during Operation Panther’s Claw, an operation aimed at securing an area of Helmand province against Taliban insurgents. He was a member of the Light Dragoons Battle Group, and was killed on July 4th in an explosion from an improvised explosive device whilst on foot patrol. He was laid to rest today with full military honours in a service and celebration of his life at All Saints Church, in Llanelli town centre.

L/Cpl Dennis affectionately known as ‘Duke’ was described as a dedicated soldier and a fun loving individual who lived life to the full.

Whilst 500 mourners packed into the church for the service, many more listened in silence outside as tributes were paid the fallen soldier by family and friends.The funeral procession, with full military honours, then moved on to Llanelli Crematorium and was followed by a private wake for family and friends. All this came on a day when four more dead soldiers were flown home after being killed in action in Afghanistan.

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