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A pair of soldiers from Chard who served in Afghanistan have been honoured by the mayor of the town.<\/p>\n

Sergeant John Stone and Lance Corporal Daniel Stone – two brothers who have both served with the Three Rifles – were awarded special plaques in recognition of their efforts in Helmand Province, the BBC reports.<\/p>\n

The duo were treated to a surprise reception from mayor Jill Shorthand, which was organised by their family to mark their return.<\/p>\n

Sgt John Stone said it was very moving to receive so much backing from the general public.<\/p>\n

"It has been surprising the support we’ve had throughout, not just from family, but from people we don’t know, the welfare parcels, the letters from well-wishers," he explained. <\/p>\n

The Rifles Regiment were recently granted the Freedom of the Borough of Shropshire, with each member receiving a specially-commissioned tile to commemorate the accolade.<\/p>\n

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