Young City Marine Died a Hero: Coroner ; Inquest Told of Bravery During 'Manic' Taliban Firefight

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A YOUNG city Royal Marine shot dead in Afghanistan during a "manic" firefight with Taliban forces has been described as a "hero" by a coroner.

Lance Corporal Ben Whatley, of Bickleigh's 42 Commando, died after being shot in the neck while defending a bridge in Helmand Province on Christmas Eve last year.

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Young City Marine Died a Hero: Coroner ; Inquest Told of Bravery During 'Manic' Taliban Firefight

Greater Norfolk Coroner William Armstrong said it was difficult to believe that the circumstances in which L/Cpl Whatley died were real a...

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