1st Battalion The Royal Welsh foot patrol through Char-e-Anjir

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1st Battalion The Royal Welsh foot patrol through Char-e-Anjir

by Nick Hudson Published 02 Sep 2014 Last updated 07 Feb 2017

Images by Cpl Paul Morrison Army Photographer – 22/05/2012 MoD Release Authorised Handout Image

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1st Battalion The Royal Welsh Mastiff Group conduct a foot patrol through .

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PHOTO CREDIT TO READ – Cpl Paul Morrison Army Photographer

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