Soldier Lost His Leg 'Because Doctors Didn't Have Right Kit'

Daily MailJanuary 17, 2004

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A BRITISH soldier injured in Iraq had to have his leg amputated because Army medics lacked essential surgical equipment, it was claimed yesterday.

MPs are investigating the claims after a horrified officer who served in the war decided to highlight the case which he blamed on the effects of serious kit shortages.

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Soldier Lost His Leg 'Because Doctors Didn't Have Right Kit'

The revelations add to the pressure on Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon, who faces demands for his resignation It follows the furore over the case of Sergeant Steven Roberts, who was shot dead in Iraq three days after being ordered to hand over his protective bod...

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