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a method of locating a point on a map or plan by a number referring to the lines of a grid drawn upon the map or plan and to subdivisions of the space between the lines
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The US military log had given us a map grid reference that led us to the village of Nad Ali, in Helmand province.
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In the confusion and stress of battle Sgt Perren misheard the grid reference repeated back to him by the US aircrew.
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Apr. 27, 2010
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