May 17 2006
Canadian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan.
News services today reported the death of another Canadian Soldier in Afghanistan. Captain Nichola Goddard of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery was killed in action 24Km west of Khandahar City.
The precise circumstances of the action, or her death were not available, but Captain Goddard is the 17th Canadian Soldier killed during Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.
[Edited to add] It is reported that Captain Goddards unit was ambushed by Taliban forces, Captain Goddards LAV was struck by two, possibly three, RPGs resulting in Goddards death.
Captain Goddard is survived by her husband in Shilo, Manitoba.