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Black Watch Return To Training After Funeral Of Fallen Comrade

Troops have returned to training in Northumberland following the funeral of one of their soldiers, who was killed during a night exercise last month.
 
Private Conor McPherson was shot in the head at Otterburn during live-firing training.
 
It's a testing time for the Black Watch, The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, with police officers still working with the MoD to establish the exact circumstances.
 
Forces TV's Ali Gibson joined the unit as they went back to training. 
 
 

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