Hero’s welcome for family’s Guy (From Oxford Mail)
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Hero’s welcome for family’s Guy
6:06pm Tuesday 3rd November 2009 in News
Capt Guy Bomford, 28, with partner Joey Mahood, 28, his mother Philippa, 60, and sisters Lucinda, 33, and Sophie, 34
CAPTAIN Guy Bomford was among more than 100 men who enjoyed emotional reunions with their families after six months in Afghanistan.
Some 128 servicemen from 4th Battalion The Rifles returned to barracks in Bulford, Wiltshire, last night after a tough tour which saw the deaths of two comrades.
B company went out as part of the Election Support Force and played a key role in the recent Operation Panther’s Claw.
Capt Bomford, 28, from Wallingford, was met by partner Joey Mahood, 28, his mother Philippa, 60, and sisters Lucinda, 33, and Sophie, 34.
He said: “It’s cold! But I'm very, very excited to see everyone again. It was quite a tough tour but very rewarding.”
Ms Mahood joked: “He’s a bit skinnier — but he looks very well.”
She said she was gripped by news reports from Afghanistan, adding: “I don't know what others do, but I read and watch everything.”
