Cpl Nicholas Bulger,
3rd Battalion,
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry,
Edmonton
Posted on 07/03/2009 1:36:10 PM PDT by Clive
One Canadian soldier killed and five injured in an explosive device strike
CEFCOM NR–09.017 - July 3, 2009
OTTAWA - One Canadian soldier was killed and five injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Zhari District. The incident occurred south-west of Kandahar City at around 11:20 a.m., Kandahar time, on 3 July, 2009.
Killed in action was Cpl Nicholas Bulger from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry based in Edmonton.
The injured soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield. They are in good condition and under medical care.
The identities of the injured soldiers will not be released.
The soldiers were members of the Task Force Kandahar Headquarters.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our fallen comrade during this very difficult time.
Members of Task Force Kandahar are committed to improving security and increasing development in Kandahar Province. Despite these cowardly attacks we are determined to continue working with our Afghan and international partners towards a better future for the people of Afghanistan.
Note to Editors:
A photograph of Cpl Bulger is available on the Combat Camera website (search under last name) at:
www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca
The attack was on a convoy transporting BGen Jonathan Vance, commander of Task Force Kandahar who was overseeing a US unit under his command in the Zhari District. Vance was in the vehicle ahead of Bulger’s.
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