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  Defence -- The 44-year-old Sergeant Major Mark Leijsen is Monday, September 7 in Uruzgan killed by an attack with an improvised explosive.
The attack took place in the Deh Rashangebied, about 9 kilometer northwest of the Dutch base Camp Holland.
Sergeant Major Leijsen from 101 engineer battalion is stationed at the barracks in Wezep Princess Margriet.
Mark Leijsen was part of an Operational Mentor and Liaison Team which assists the Afghan army in operations and training.
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Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the Netherlands and the Free World in the Fight against terrorism. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
A grateful American