Body of British soldier returned to Ireland

The body of the Dublin-born British soldier who died in combat in Iraq has been flown to Ireland ahead of the 28-year-old's funeral on Thursday.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2003 - 15:33

The body of the Dublin-born British soldier who died in combat in Iraq has been flown to Ireland ahead of the 28-year-old's funeral on Thursday.

The Government has granted permission for six of Lance Corporal Ian Malone's colleagues to wear their Irish Guards military uniforms while escorting his remains.

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Courts War in Iraq Place: Ireland Place: Dublin Place: Iraq Place: Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Place: Ballyfermot Place: Palmerstown Cemetery Person: Ian Malone Person: Malone Organisation: Irish Guards

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