Soldier back from Helmand
November 2009
![A portrait of a Solider back from Helmand](https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/0d1c.../0d1c4a63ab65dd93f2f4e121a9fc49e230948134a1bea4f15608eace69b499bf-xsmall.jpg 312w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/0d1c.../0d1c4a63ab65dd93f2f4e121a9fc49e230948134a1bea4f15608eace69b499bf-small.jpg 624w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/0d1c.../0d1c4a63ab65dd93f2f4e121a9fc49e230948134a1bea4f15608eace69b499bf-medium.jpg 1247w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/0d1c.../0d1c4a63ab65dd93f2f4e121a9fc49e230948134a1bea4f15608eace69b499bf-large.jpg 1871w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/0d1c.../0d1c4a63ab65dd93f2f4e121a9fc49e230948134a1bea4f15608eace69b499bf-xlarge.jpg 3742w)
The subject of the picture is an unnamed private soldier who served with the Parachute Regiment in Helmand.
It is intended to convey how every member of the armed forces serving in Afghanistan deserves recognition, not just those who hold command positions or who are officially recognised for exceptional gallantry or bravery.
![A photograph of Soldier Back From Helmand 4 unveiling St. Paul's Cathedral](https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/998d.../998d218ff135fbcc0858dae1e76c442e92b53af6800296f7921cc49e79d0c9e2-xsmall.jpg 250w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/998d.../998d218ff135fbcc0858dae1e76c442e92b53af6800296f7921cc49e79d0c9e2-small.jpg 500w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/998d.../998d218ff135fbcc0858dae1e76c442e92b53af6800296f7921cc49e79d0c9e2-medium.jpg 640w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/998d.../998d218ff135fbcc0858dae1e76c442e92b53af6800296f7921cc49e79d0c9e2-large.jpg 640w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/998d.../998d218ff135fbcc0858dae1e76c442e92b53af6800296f7921cc49e79d0c9e2-xlarge.jpg 640w)
![Soldier Back From Helmand 4 unveiling St. Paul's Cathedral](https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/b960.../b9607bf15b4b58a469c97034768ddefc27832e3240421b50b5027d5af3104f22-xsmall.jpg 250w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/b960.../b9607bf15b4b58a469c97034768ddefc27832e3240421b50b5027d5af3104f22-small.jpg 500w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/b960.../b9607bf15b4b58a469c97034768ddefc27832e3240421b50b5027d5af3104f22-medium.jpg 1000w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/b960.../b9607bf15b4b58a469c97034768ddefc27832e3240421b50b5027d5af3104f22-large.jpg 1024w, https://d2w6m9tqyuq94v.cloudfront.net/plonk/b960.../b9607bf15b4b58a469c97034768ddefc27832e3240421b50b5027d5af3104f22-xlarge.jpg 1024w)
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