NR–08.015 - March 17, 2008
OTTAWA – The identity of the Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan is as follows:
- Sergeant Jason Boyes, age 32, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI), based out of Shilo, Manitoba.
Sergeant Boyes was killed by an explosive device while participating in a joint Afghan-Canadian foot patrol in the Zangabad region, in the District of Panjwayi, approximately 35 km South-West of Kandahar City.
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Note to Editors:
A photograph of Sergeant Boyes will be available on the Combat Camera Website (search under last name) at: Combat Camera Forces
