Father's Tribute to 'Hero' Son Killed in Afghanistan ; Full Military Honours for Courageous 22-Year-Old Who 'Paid the Ultimate Price'

South Wales Echo › July 25, 2009

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A FATHER has paid tribute to his "hero" soldier son, killed by an explosion in Afghanistan.

Lance Corporal Dane Elson, 22, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, was given a funeral with full military honours in his family's home town of Bridgend.

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Father's Tribute to 'Hero' Son Killed in Afghanistan ; Full Military Honours for Courageous 22-Year-Old Who 'Paid the Ultimate Price'

LCpl Elson joined the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in 2004. He died on July 5 while on patrol in Helmand Province as part of a Fire Support Group attache...

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