This Is One Very Lucky Soldier

A Company, 3 Para on patrol in the town of Showal, Helmand province, Afghanistan Photo: Heathcliff O'Malley

Afghanistan: 'Tea Bag' Soldier Survives After Being Shot Five Times By Taliban -- The Telegraph

A solider serving in Afghanistan has been shot five times during battles with the Taliban but has miraculously survived.

Guardsman Ben Ralph, 20, has been bit by bullets in his back, side, his trousers and ammunition pouches.

But Mr Ralph, of 2 Company 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, has survived with not even a scratch.

The solider, from Birmingham, is currently serving in Gereshk, Helmand province, when he came under fire.

“Someone was watching out for me that day,” he told The Sun.

He told the newspaper that he come under fire from three sides by at least six member of the Taliban. The first bullet struck him from behind knocking him over.

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My Comment: Luck does not last a life time .... hint .... don't get shot at again.