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UK fatalities in Afghanistan and Iraq



The number of UK troops killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 stands at 136 after a Royal Marine from from 42 Commando was killed by enemy fire near Lashkar Gah in Helmand province on 24 December.

Of all those killed, 27 died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, according to the Ministry of Defence. Details of fatalities are in the table below. The entries are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top.

BRITISH FATALITIES: The table can be re-ordered by clicking on any of the column headings
NAMERANKAGEBIRTHPLACESERVED WITHINCIDENTPLACEDATE

Army
4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment
Explosion
Killed by an explosion
Full story
Helmand09/11/11
Clack, Daniel
Daniel Clack
Lt24LondonArmy
1st Battalion The Rifles, C Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Shaparak area of Nahr-e Saraj district
12/08/11
Wright, James
James Wright
Marine22Dorset
Weymouth
Royal Marines
42 Commando, Juliet Company
Explosion
Killed by a grenade after an attack by insurgents during a foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad-e Ali district
05/08/11
Palin, Mark
Mark Palin
Cpl32Devon
Plymouth
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, B Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while escorting a team to recover IED components
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
18/07/11
Watkins, Paul
Paul Watkins
L/Cpl24Army
9th/12th Royal Lancers
Shot on patrol
Fatally wounded by small arms fire while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
16/07/11
McLaren, Scott
Scott McLaren
Highlander20EdinburghArmy
Royal Regiment of Scotland, 4th Battalion
Gunshot wound
Found with bullet wounds after going missing from his post.
Full story
Helmand04/07/11
Bellingham, Gareth
Gareth Bellingham
Pte22Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent
Army
3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Staffords), C Company
Hostile: Shot
Shot by insurgents while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
18/06/11
Found, Andrew
Andrew Found
Craftsman27Yorkshire
Whitby
Army
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, D Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while dealing with a bomb-damaged vehicle
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
16/06/11
Newell, Lloyd
Lloyd Newell
CplArmy
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Fatally wounded by small arms fire while on operations
Full story
Helmand16/06/11
Gill, Martin
Martin Gill
L/Cpl22Royal Marines
42 Commando, K Company
Hostile: Shot
Shot dead by insurgents while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
05/06/11
Lamb, Martin
Martin Lamb
Rifleman27Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, A Company, Reconnaissance Patrol
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by IED while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
05/06/11
Pike, Michael
Michael Pike
Cpl26Aberdeenshire
Huntly
Army
Royal Regiment of Scotland, 4th Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Fatally wounded by insurgent gunfire during a security patrol
Full story
Helmand
Pupalzay
03/06/11
Alexander, Sam
Sam Alexander
Marine28London
Hammersmith
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Caught in a blast from an improvised explosive device during a patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
27/05/11
Augustin, Ollie
Ollie Augustin
Lt23Kent
Dartford
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Caught in a blast from an improvised explosive device during a patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
27/05/11
Fortuna, Kevin
Kevin Fortuna
Colour Sjt36Hampshire
Portsmouth
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, A Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
23/05/11
Mead, Nigel Dean
Nigel Dean Mead
Marine19Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen
Royal Marines
42 Commando, Lima Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a bomb while searching a compound
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali district
15/05/11
Head, Lisa
Lisa Head
Capt29West Yorkshire
Huddersfield
Army
Royal Logistic Corps, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital a day after being wounded while clearing roadside bombs
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
19/04/11
Cameron, Alan
Alan Cameron
Colour Sgt42ScotlandArmy
1st Battalion Scots Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Died at home in Livingston after explosion on 13 April 2010
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah, north of
31/03/11
Burgan, Mark
Mark Burgan
L/Sgt28LiverpoolArmy
1st Battalion Irish Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when his vehicle was caught in a blast from an improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
23/03/11
Collins, Matthew
Matthew Collins
Major38Somerset
Backwell
Army
1st Battalion Irish Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when his vehicle was caught in a blast from an improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
23/03/11
Prior, Daniel
Daniel Prior
Pte27East Sussex
Brighton
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Bomb blast whilst investigating insurgent activity
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
18/03/11
McKee, Stephen
Stephen McKee
L/Cpl27County Down
Banbridge
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment , 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali district
09/03/11
Tasker, Liam
Liam Tasker
L/Cpl26Fife
Kirkcaldy
Army
Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Hit by enemy gunfire
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
01/03/11
Marshall, Kyle Cleet
Kyle Cleet Marshall
L/Cpl23Tyne and Wear
Newcastle
Army
2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj district
14/02/11
Wood, Robert
Robert Wood
Pte28Hampshire
Marchwood
Army
Royal Logistic Corps, 17 Port and Maritime Regiment
Under investigation: Fire
Suspected domestic fire, not thought to be a result of enemy action.
Full story
Helmand
Camp Bastion
14/02/11
Hutchinson, Dean
Dean Hutchinson
Pte23County DurhamArmy
Royal Logistic Corps, Theatre Logistic Group
Under investigation: Fire
Suspected domestic fire, not thought to be a result of enemy action.
Full story
Helmand
Camp Bastion
14/02/11
Hendry, Lewis
Lewis Hendry
Pte20Norfolk
Norwich
Army
3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Killed in small arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali district
09/02/11
Lewis, Conrad
Conrad Lewis
Pte22Dorset
Bournemouth
Army
4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Killed in small arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali district
09/02/11
Beckett, Colin
Colin Beckett
Warrant Officer Class 2 (Company Sergeant Major)36Cambs
Peterborough
Army
3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
IED explosion
Full story
Helmand
Near Nad Ali
05/02/11
Dalzell, David
David Dalzell
Ranger20County Down
Bangor
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment , A Company
Under investigation
Died in an 'operational accident'.
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
04/02/11
Bell, Martin
Martin Bell
Pte24West Yorkshire
Bradford
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while trying to help an injured colleague
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
25/01/11
Vatubua, Joseva
Joseva Vatubua
Pte24Fiji
Suva
Army
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by bomb hidden in wall while targeting enemy positions.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
01/01/11
Wood, Charlie
Charlie Wood
Warrant Officer Class 234Army
Royal Logistic Corps, 23 Pioneer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion as he cleared a road of devices
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
28/12/10
Dunn, Steven
Steven Dunn
Cpl27Tyne and Wear
Gateshead
Army
Royal Corps of Signals, 216 Parachute Signal Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Killed following a bomb blast
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
21/12/10
Howard, John
John Howard
Pte23New ZealandArmy
3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Under investigation: Suspected "friendly fire"
Shot during an operation against insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah district
05/12/10
Davies, Christopher
Christopher Davies
Guardsman22Merseyside
St Helens
Army
1st Battalion Irish Guards
Hostile: Shot
Shot in an ambush while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
17/11/10
McCormick, Aaron
Aaron McCormick
Ranger22County LondonderryArmy
1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment , A Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an improvised explosive device detonated while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
14/11/10
Hughes, Scott
Scott Hughes
Senior Aircraftman20Gwynedd
Y Felinheli
RAF
1 Squadron, RAF Regiment
Accident
Hit by speedboat while swimming during a stop on return from Afghanistan tour
Full story
Cyprus07/11/10
Blanchard, William
William Blanchard
Sapper39Army
101 Engineer Regiment , Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire while investigating a suspect device
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
30/10/10
Barnsdale, David
David Barnsdale
Acting Cpl24Hertfordshire
Tring
Army
33 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died while clearing explosive devices
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
20/10/10
Rayner, Peter
Peter Rayner
Sgt34Hampshire
Andover
Army
2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, Theatre Reserve Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
08/10/10
Gurung, Suraj
Suraj Gurung
Rifleman22NepalArmy
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
02/10/10
Thomas, Matthew
Matthew Thomas
Cpl24SwanseaArmy
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: Explosion
Died after his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir district
25/09/10
Jones, Andrew
Andrew Jones
Sgt35South Wales
Newport
Army
Royal Engineers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
18/09/10
Howarth, Andrew
Andrew Howarth
Trooper20Dorset
Bournemouth
Army
Queens Royal Lancers Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
18/09/10
Deady, Darren
Darren Deady
Kingsman22Lancashire
Bolton
Army
2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Died in a UK hospital from wounds sustained after being shot.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
10/09/10
Griffiths, Andrew
Andrew Griffiths
Capt25North Yorkshire
Richmond
Army
2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, Theatre Reserve Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died in UK hospital of wounds sustained in an explosion in Afghanistan nine days earlier.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
05/09/10
Pool, Joseph
Joseph Pool
L/Cpl26Inverclyde
Greenock
Army
Royal Regiment of Scotland, 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots Borderers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by rocket propelled grenade while on an operation disrupting insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
05/09/10
Bancroft, Jordan
Jordan Bancroft
L/Cpl25Lancashire
Burnley
Army
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire protecting a meeting between local elders and Afghan troops
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
21/08/10
Gurung, Ishwor
Ishwor Gurung
Sapper21Nepal
Pokhara
Army
21 Engineer Regiment Group, Queen's Gurkha Engineers
Hostile: Shot
Shot while improving defences at forward operating base Shahzad
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
13/08/10
Foster, Darren
Darren Foster
Sapper20Cumbria
Carlisle
Army
21 Engineer Regiment Group
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
13/08/10
Kulung, Remand
Remand Kulung
Rifleman27Nepal
Basaha
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, G (Tobruk) Company
Under investigation
Dies from injuries two days after helicopter hit his look-out post
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
12/08/10
Sanderson, John Charles
John Charles Sanderson
Lt29United States
Oklahoma
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died in UK hospital from injuries sustained in explosion on 13 July
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
11/08/10
McCallum, Dale Alanzo
Dale Alanzo McCallum
Lance Sergeant31Jamaica
Hanover
Army
1st Battalion Scots Guards, Fire Support Group
Hostile: Shot
Shot while providing security
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah district
01/08/10
Brown, Adam
Adam Brown
Marine25Surrey
Frimley
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
01/08/10
Smith, Mark Antony
Mark Antony Smith
Sapper26Kent
Swanley
Army
36 Engineer Regiment
Under investigation
Suspected 'friendly fire' incident
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
26/07/10
Monkhouse, Stephen Daniel
Stephen Daniel Monkhouse
L/Cpl28Inverclyde
Greenock
Army
1st Battalion Scots Guards
Hostile: Shot
Shot while trying to rescue a colleague
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah district
21/07/10
Stenton, Matthew James
Matthew James Stenton
Cpl23Yorkshire
Wakefield
Army
The Royal Dragoon Guards
Hostile: Shot
Shot while trying to rescue a colleague
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah district
21/07/10
Linley, Brett
Brett Linley
Staff Sgt29BirminghamArmy
Royal Logistic Corps
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while clearing improvised explosive devices
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
17/07/10
Monkhouse, David
David Monkhouse
Sgt35Cumbria
Aspatria
Army
Royal Dragoon Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while operating as part of dismounted patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
17/07/10
Griffiths, Kinikki
Kinikki Griffiths
Senior Aircraftman20RAFAccident: Vehicle
Killed in a crash while on patrol
Full story
Camp Bastion16/07/10
Crookes, Jonathan
Jonathan Crookes
Marine26West Midlands
Halesowen
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Sangin area16/07/10
Turkington, Neal
Neal Turkington
Lt26County Armagh
Craigavon
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Under investigation
Killed alongside two other British soldiers by an Afghan soldier
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
13/07/10
Harrison, Matthew
Matthew Harrison
Marine23Herts
Hemel Hempstead
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Charlie Company
Hostile: Shot
Fatally shot while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
13/07/10
Pun, Arjun Purja
Arjun Purja Pun
Cpl33Nepal
Magdi District
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Under investigation
Killed alongside two other British soldiers by an Afghan soldier
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
13/07/10
Bowman, James Joshua
James Joshua Bowman
Major34Wiltshire
Salisbury
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Under investigation
Killed alongside two other British soldiers by an Afghan soldier
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
13/07/10
Hart, David Charles
David Charles Hart
Marine23North Yorkshire
York
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
08/07/10
Robinson, Samuel
Samuel Robinson
Bombardier31Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen
Army
5th Regiment Royal Artillery
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
08/07/10
Leverett, James
James Leverett
Trooper20Norfolk
Great Yarmouth
Army
Royal Dragoon Guards, Viking Group, D Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on vehicle patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
05/07/10
Sephton, Thomas
Thomas Sephton
Pte20Cheshire
Warrington
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died in UK hospital after being injured in a blast
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
05/07/10
Stephens, Seth
Seth Stephens
Cpl42DorsetRoyal Marines
Special Boat Service
Hostile: Shot
Killed during a special forces mission. Received a posthumous Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for selfless bravery
Full story
Helmand
Haji Wakil
01/07/10
Kirkpatrick, Jamie
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Cpl32Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Army
101 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Killed in a firefight
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
27/06/10
Gilbert, Stephen Raymond
Stephen Raymond Gilbert
Bombardier36Dumfries
Dumfries
Army
Royal Artillery, 4th Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital in the UK from injuries received in an explosion
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
26/06/10
Halliday, Douglas Niall
Douglas Niall Halliday
Pte20Merseyside
Wallasey
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Accident: Vehicle
Killed in a vehicle accident with three other soldiers
Full story
Nahr-e Saraj
Gereshk
23/06/10
Isaac, Alex
Alex Isaac
Pte20Merseyside
Wirral
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Accident: Vehicle
Killed in a vehicle accident with three other soldiers
Full story
Nahr-e Saraj
Gereshk
23/06/10
Darbyshire, Steven William
Steven William Darbyshire
Sgt35Greater Manchester
Wigan
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: Shot
Shot dead on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
23/06/10
Horton, Martyn Simon
Martyn Simon Horton
Colour Sgt34Cheshire
Runcorn
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Accident: Vehicle
Killed in a vehicle accident with three other soldiers
Full story
Nahr-e Saraj
Gereshk
23/06/10
Ramsden, David Andrew
David Andrew Ramsden
L/Cpl26West Yorkshire
Leeds
Army
1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment
Accident: Vehicle
Killed in a vehicle accident with three other soldiers
Full story
Nahr-e Saraj
Gereshk
23/06/10
Taylor, Michael
Michael Taylor
L/Cpl30Clwyd
Rhyl
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Charlie Company
Hostile: Shot
Killed in a gun battle with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
22/06/10
Warren, Paul
Paul Warren
Marine23Lancashire
Preston
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Charlie Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a blast while on a reassurance patrol to improve local security
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
21/06/10
Hollington, Richard
Richard Hollington
Marine23Hampshire
Petersfield
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Bravo Company
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital after being injured in a blast
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
20/06/10
Smith, Ashley David
Ashley David Smith
Trooper21Yorkshire
York
Army
Royal Dragoon Guards, Viking Group, D Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a blast while guarding comrades
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
18/06/10
Rogoiruwai, Taniela
Taniela Rogoiruwai
Cpl32Fiji
Nausori
Army
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot while on security patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
15/06/10
Tagitaginimoce, Ponipate
Ponipate Tagitaginimoce
Kingsman29Fiji
Nausori
Army
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot while on security patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
15/06/10
Birdsall, Steven James
Steven James Birdsall
Marine20Cheshire
Warrington
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Bravo Company
Hostile: Shot
Died in hospital in the UK following a fire-fight with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Sangin district
14/06/10
Breeze, Andrew
Andrew Breeze
L/Cpl31ManchesterArmy
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, part of 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a roadside explosion while clearing an area near a checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
12/06/10
Monk, Jonathan
Jonathan Monk
Pte25LondonArmy
2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, Attached to 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
09/06/10
Chandler, Mark
Mark Chandler
Lance Bombardier32Gloucestershire
Nailsworth
Army
3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, attached to 4th Regiment Royal Artillery
Hostile: Shot
Shot in exchange of fire with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali area
08/06/10
Cochran, Alan
Alan Cochran
L/Cpl23St AsaphArmy
Mercian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot in exchange of fire with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
04/06/10
Webster, Terry
Terry Webster
Cpl24ChesterArmy
Mercian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Killed in exchange of fire with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
04/06/10
Hotine, Anthony
Anthony Hotine
Marine21Devon
Torquay
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
02/06/10
Taylor, Scott
Scott Taylor
Marine21Derbyshire
Buxton
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an IED while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
30/05/10
Curley, Stephen
Stephen Curley
Cpl26West Yorkshire
Dewsbury
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
26/05/10
Cusack, Zak
Zak Cusack
Gunner20Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery
Hostile: Shot
Killed while on foot patrol with the Afghan National Army
Full story
Helmand
Nahr-e Saraj
26/05/10
Walker, Stephen
Stephen Walker
Cpl42County Antrim
Lisburn
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
21/05/10
Harrison, Christopher
Christopher Harrison
Cpl26Herts
Watford
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Bravo Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
09/05/10
Roy, Daryn
Daryn Roy
Sapper28County Durham
Consett
Army
21 Engineer Regiment Group
Hostile: Explosion
Travelling to meet Afghan contractors when vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
03/05/10
Buxton, Barry
Barry Buxton
L/Cpl27Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent
Army
21 Engineer Regiment Group
Accident: Vehicle
Died after road collapsed causing vehicle to roll into canal
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
03/05/10
Holmes, Harvey Alex
Harvey Alex Holmes
Cpl22Greater Manchester
Hyde
Army
1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while providing protection to other soldiers
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
02/05/10
Burgess, Jonathan
Jonathan Burgess
Fusilier20Swansea
Swansea
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, 3 Platoon, A Company
Hostile: Shot
Died in exchange of gunfire with insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali area
07/04/10
Turner, Mark
Mark Turner
Rifleman21Tyne and Wear
Gateshead
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
04/04/10
Sweeney, Michael
Michael Sweeney
Guardsman19Northumberland
Blyth
Army
1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
01/04/10
Holkham, Daniel
Daniel Holkham
Rifleman19Kent
Chatham
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles, part of the 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a suicide car bomber while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
27/03/10
Woodgate, Jonathan
Jonathan Woodgate
L/Cpl of Horse27Suffolk
Bury St Edmunds
Army
Household Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a grenade thrown from behind a wall while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
26/03/10
Campbell, Steven
Steven Campbell
Sjt30County Durham
Pelton
Army
A Company, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, part of the 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
22/03/10
Grigg, James
James Grigg
Pte21Suffolk
Hartismere
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, serving with Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala, north of
16/03/10
Hardy, Scott
Scott Hardy
L/Cpl26Essex
Chelmsford
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, serving with Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala, north of
16/03/10
Driver, Martin
Martin Driver
Capt31Yorkshire
Barnsley
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, serving with Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion on 21 February 2010
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala district
15/03/10
Thompson, Stephen
Stephen Thompson
Cpl31Devon
Bovey Tracey
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, serving with 3rd Battalion The Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
07/03/10
Keogh, Tom
Tom Keogh
L/Cpl24London
Paddington
Army
A Company, 4th Battalion The Rifles, part of the 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Shot
Killed by a gunshot wound during a firefight
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
07/03/10
Maughan, Liam
Liam Maughan
Rifleman18DoncasterArmy
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Shot
Shot while protecting his platoon as they engaged with Afghans
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
06/03/10
Allott, Jonathon
Jonathon Allott
Rifleman19BournemouthArmy
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Died from injuries sustained in explosion while on a foot patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
05/03/10
Green, Richard
Richard Green
Cpl23Berkshire
Reading
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles, Recce Platoon
Hostile: Shot
Shot while manning a vehicle checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
02/03/10
Apolis, Carlo
Carlo Apolis
Rifleman28Originally from South Africa
Exeter
Army
A Company 4 Rifles, 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
01/03/10
Fox, Paul
Paul Fox
Sgt34ManchesterArmy
28 Engineer Regiment, attached to the Brigade Reconnaissance Force
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
26/02/10
Kinggett, Martin
Martin Kinggett
Rifleman19London
Dagenham
Army
A Company 4 Rifles, 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Shot
Killed while on foot patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
25/02/10
Southgate, Luke
Luke Southgate
Senior Aircraftman20Suffolk
Bury St Edmunds
RAF
2 Squadron, Kandahar Airfield Defence Force
Hostile: Explosion
Died while on vehicle patrol
Full story
Helmand
North of Kandahar Airfield
24/02/10
Walker, David
David Walker
L/Sgt36Lanarkshire
Glasgow
Army
1st Battalion Scots Guards
Hostile: Shot
Shot fighting rebels
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
18/02/10
Dalzell, Douglas
Douglas Dalzell
Lt27Berkshire
Hamstead Marshall, near Newbury
Army
1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed during an operation to clear insurgents
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
18/02/10
Mellors, Guy
Guy Mellors
Sapper20West Midlands
Coventry
Army
36 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while clearing roadside bombs
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, north-east of
15/02/10
Marshall, Mark
Mark Marshall
Rifleman29Devon
Exeter
Army
6th Battalion The Rifles, 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, north-east of
14/02/10
Dawson, Sean
Sean Dawson
Kingsman19Greater Manchester
Stalybridge
Army
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, 2nd Battalion
"Friendly fire"
Shot by Afghan soldiers in 'friendly fire' incident. Coroner's verdict: Accidental death
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
14/02/10
Greenhalgh, Dave
Dave Greenhalgh
L/Sgt25Derbyshire
Ilkeston
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on vehicle patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali area
13/02/10
Hicks, Darren
Darren Hicks
L/Cpl29Cornwall
Mousehole
Army
1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
11/02/10
Markland, David
David Markland
Warrant Officer Class 236Lancashire
Euxton
Army
36 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a blast while conducting route clearance operations
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali area
08/02/10
Moore, John
John Moore
Cpl22Lanarkshire
Bellshill
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Royal Scots Borderers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
07/02/10
McDonald, Sean
Sean McDonald
Pte26EdinburghArmy
1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Royal Scots Borderers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
07/02/10
Riley, Liam
Liam Riley
Cpl21Derbyshire
Killamarsh
Army
3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
near Malgir
01/02/10
Shaw, Graham
Graham Shaw
L/Cpl27West Yorkshire
Huddersfield
Army
3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
near Malgir
01/02/10
Cooper, Daniel
Daniel Cooper
L/Cpl21Herefordshire
Hereford
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, south of
24/01/10
Aldridge, Peter
Peter Aldridge
Rifleman19Kent
Folkestone
Army
A Company 4 Rifles, attached to 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an IED after coming under fire while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
22/01/10
Farmer, Luke
Luke Farmer
Rifleman19West Yorkshire
Pontefract
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
15/01/10
Brownson, Lee
Lee Brownson
Cpl30County Durham
Bishop Auckland
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
15/01/10
Read, Daniel
Daniel Read
Capt31KentArmy
Royal Logistic Corps, 11 EOD Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died after an explosion
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala region
11/01/10
Hayes, Robert
Robert Hayes
Pte19CambridgeArmy
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Blast while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
03/01/10
Watson, David
David Watson
Sapper23Whickham
Tyne and Wear
Army
Royal Engineers, 33 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
31/12/09
Howell, Aidan
Aidan Howell
Rifleman19Kent
Sidcup
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
28/12/09
Roney, Christopher
Christopher Roney
L/Cpl23Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Under investigation
Suspected 'friendly fire'
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
22/12/09
Brown, Tommy
Tommy Brown
L/Cpl25GlasgowArmy
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
22/12/09
Pritchard, Michael
Michael Pritchard
L/Cpl22Sussex
Eastbourne
Army
Royal Military Police, 4th Regiment
Under investigation
Suspected 'friendly fire'
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
20/12/09
Hornby, Simon
Simon Hornby
Cpl29LiverpoolArmy
2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
19/12/09
Kirkness, David
David Kirkness
L/Cpl24West Yorkshire
Leeds
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Suspected suicide bomb attack while manning a checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
15/12/09
Brown, James
James Brown
Rifleman18Kent
Farnborough
Army
3rd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Suspected suicide bomb attack while manning a checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
15/12/09
Drane, Adam
Adam Drane
L/Cpl23Suffolk
Bury St Edmunds
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, C Company
Hostile: Shot
Shot while carrying out security duties at a checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
07/12/09
Amer, John Paxton
John Paxton Amer
Acting Sergeant30Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Army
1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Died after explosion
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
30/11/09
Loughran-Dickson, Robert
Robert Loughran-Dickson
Sgt33Kent
Deal
Army
Royal Military Police, 4th Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Shot during a gun battle
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
18/11/09
Fentiman, Andrew
Andrew Fentiman
Rifleman23Cambs
Cambridge
Army
7th Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
15/11/09
Marlton-Thomas, Loren
Loren Marlton-Thomas
Cpl28Essex
Braintree
Army
Royal Engineers, 33 Engineer Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died while searching for roadside bombs
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
15/11/09
Bassett, Samuel John
Samuel John Bassett
Rifleman20Devon
Plymouth
Army
4th Battalion The Rifles, 1 Platoon
Hostile: Explosion
Died as a result of an explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
08/11/09
Allen, Philip
Philip Allen
Rifleman20Dorset
Dorchester
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles, Serving with 4th Battalion The Rifles in the 3 Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Died as a result of an explosion
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
07/11/09
Scott, Phillip
Phillip Scott
Sjt30EdinburghArmy
3rd Battalion The Rifles, C Company
Hostile: Explosion
Died as a result of an explosion.
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
05/11/09
Boote, Steven
Steven Boote
Acting Cpl22Wirral
Birkenhead
Army
Royal Military Police
Hostile: Shot
'Rogue' Afghan policeman shoots dead five British soldiers in unprovoked attack.
Full story
Helmand
Shin Kalay
03/11/09
Major, Jimmy
Jimmy Major
Guardsman18North East Lincolnshire
Grimsby
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
'Rogue' Afghan policeman shoots dead five British soldiers in unprovoked attack.
Full story
Helmand
Shin Kalay
03/11/09
Telford, Matthew
Matthew Telford
Sgt37North East Lincolnshire
Grimsby
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
'Rogue' Afghan policeman shoots dead five British soldiers in unprovoked attack.
Full story
Helmand
Shin Kalay
03/11/09
Chant, Darren
Darren Chant
Warrant Officer Class 140London
Walthamstow
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
'Rogue' Afghan policeman shoots dead five British soldiers in unprovoked attack.
Full story
Helmand
Shin Kalay
03/11/09
Webster-Smith, Nicholas
Nicholas Webster-Smith
Cpl24Northampton-shire
Brackley
Army
Royal Military Police
Hostile: Shot
'Rogue' Afghan policeman shoots dead five British soldiers in unprovoked attack.
Full story
Helmand
Shin Kalay
03/11/09
Schmid, Olaf
Olaf Schmid
Staff Sgt30Hampshire
Winchester
Army
Royal Logistic Corps, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died while trying to defuse roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Near Sangin
31/10/09
Mason, Thomas
Thomas Mason
Cpl27Fife
Rosyth
Army
The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital in the UK from injuries sustained in an explosion on 15 September.
Full story
Kandahar25/10/09
Oakland, James
James Oakland
Cpl26Greater Manchester
New Moston
Army
Royal Military Police
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
22/10/09
Hill, James
James Hill
L/Cpl23Surrey
Redhill
Army
1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in blast near to Camp Bastion
Full story
Helmand
Camp Bastion
08/10/09
Janes, Jamie
Jamie Janes
Guardsman20East Sussex
Brighton
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died en route to hospital after caught in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
05/10/09
Wojtak, Marcin
Marcin Wojtak
Senior Aircraftman24LeicesterRAF34 Squadron Royal Air Force RegimentHostile: Explosion
Died in explosion while on patrol near Camp Bastion
Full story
Helmand01/10/09
Prosser, James
James Prosser
Pte21Torfaen
Cwmbran
Army
2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh
Hostile: Explosion
Caught in an explosion while on a vehicle patrol
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala region
27/09/09
Lockett, Michael
Michael Lockett
Acting Sergeant29Angus
Monifieth
Army
2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while confirming the discovery of a roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
21/09/09
McGrath, Stuart
Stuart McGrath
Acting Serjeant28Bucks
Princes Risborough
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Died in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
16/09/09
Hall, Brett
Brett Hall
Trooper21Devon
Dartmouth
Army
2nd Royal Tank Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital in the UK after being wounded in an explosion in Helmand on 12 September.
Full story
Helmand16/09/09
Dunn-Bridgeman, Jason
Jason Dunn-Bridgeman
Kingsman20LiverpoolArmy
2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Shot after his platoon became locked in an exchange of fire while on a foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
13/09/09
Harrison, John
John Harrison
Cpl29Lanarkshire
East Kilbride
Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Killed in a firefight with the Taliban during the rescue of hostage Stephen Farrell
Full story
Kunduz09/09/09
Elliott, Gavin
Gavin Elliott
Pte19South Yorkshire
Woodsetts
Army
2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, Light Dragoons Battle Group
Hostile: Shot
Died en route to hospital after sustaining gunshot wound on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
03/09/09
Brandon, Richard
Richard Brandon
L/Cpl24Worcestershire
Kidderminster
Army
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Light Dragoons Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed instantly when vehicle he was driving was hit by improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Babaji
02/09/09
Elliott, Kevin
Kevin Elliott
Pte24Angus
Dundee
Army
Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast, thought to have been caused by a rocket-propelled grenade, while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
north of Lashkar Gah
31/08/09
Millar, Stuart
Stuart Millar
Sgt40Inverness-shire
Inverness
Army
Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in a blast, thought to have been caused by a rocket-propelled grenade, while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
north of Lashkar Gah
31/08/09
Houltram, Lee
Lee Houltram
Sgt33Royal MarinesHostile: Explosion
Died after an explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
29/08/09
Bush, Shaun
Shaun Bush
Fusilier24Warwickshire
Coventry
Army
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: Explosion
Died after injured while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
25/08/09
Young, Johnathon
Johnathon Young
Pte18East Yorkshire
Hull
Army
3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on routine foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
20/08/09
McAleese, Paul
Paul McAleese
Sjt29Herefordshire
Hereford
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on routine foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
20/08/09
Carter, Louis
Louis Carter
Fusilier18Warwickshire
Nuneaton
Army
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
16/08/09
Annis, Simon
Simon Annis
Fusilier22Greater Manchester
Salford
Army
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
16/08/09
Fullarton, James
James Fullarton
L/Cpl25Warwickshire
Coventry
Army
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
16/08/09
Hunt, Richard
Richard Hunt
Pte21Monmouthshire
Abergavenny
Army
2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh
Hostile: Explosion
Died from injuries sustained while on patrol on 13 August
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala region
15/08/09
Valentine, Simon
Simon Valentine
Sgt29Warwickshire
Bedworth
Army
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died as a result of injuries sustained while on a foot patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
15/08/09
Hatton, Matthew
Matthew Hatton
Lance Bombardier23North Yorkshire
Haxby
Army
40 Regiment Royal Artillery
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
13/08/09
Wild, Daniel
Daniel Wild
Rifleman19County Durham
Easington
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
13/08/09
Hale, Mark
Mark Hale
Capt42Dorset
Bournemouth
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
13/08/09
Williams, Jason
Jason Williams
Pte23Worcestershire
Worcester
Army
2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed following an IED explosion as he attempted to retrieve the body of a colleague
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
09/08/09
Mulligan, Kevin
Kevin Mulligan
Cpl26Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
06/08/09
Adams, Kyle
Kyle Adams
Pte21Torfaen
Croesyceiliog
Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fire
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
06/08/09
Hopkins, Dale
Dale Hopkins
L/Cpl23Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fire.
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
06/08/09
Lombardi, Anthony
Anthony Lombardi
Craftsman21Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe
Army
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Attached to the Light Dragoons
Hostile: Explosion
While driving escort vehicle as part of supply convoy
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah, Babaji area
04/08/09
Upton, Sean
Sean Upton
Warrant Officer Class 235NottinghamshireArmy
Royal Artillery, 5th regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
27/07/09
Lawrence, Phillip
Phillip Lawrence
Trooper22Merseyside
Birkenhead
Army
Light Dragoons
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on vehicle patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
27/07/09
Hopson, Craig
Craig Hopson
Bombardier24West Yorkshire
Castleford
Army
Royal Artillery, 40th Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in blast while on vehicle patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
25/07/09
King, Christopher
Christopher King
Guardsman20Merseyside
Birkenhead
Army
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, attached to 1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
22/07/09
Shepherd, Daniel
Daniel Shepherd
Capt28Lincolnshire
Lincoln
Army
Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed trying to defuse a roadside improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
20/07/09
Etchells, Joseph
Joseph Etchells
Cpl22Greater Manchester
Mossley
Army
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
19/07/09
Toge, Aminiasi
Aminiasi Toge
Rifleman26FijiArmy
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
16/07/09
Simpson, Daniel
Daniel Simpson
Rifleman20London
Croydon
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
10/07/09
Horne, Jonathan
Jonathan Horne
Cpl28West Midlands
Walsall
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
10/07/09
Scott, Lee
Lee Scott
Cpl26Norfolk
Kings Lynn
Army
2nd Royal Tank Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
10/07/09
Backhouse, James
James Backhouse
Rifleman18Yorkshire
Castleford
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
10/07/09
Aldridge, William
William Aldridge
Rifleman18Herefordshire
Bromyard
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
10/07/09
Murphy, Joseph
Joseph Murphy
Rifleman18West Midlands
Castle Bromwich
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
10/07/09
Hume, Daniel
Daniel Hume
Rifleman22BerkshireArmy
4th Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
While on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Nad Ali
09/07/09
Brackpool, John
John Brackpool
Pte27Sussex
Crawley
ArmyAttached to 1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: Shot
During engagement with insurgent forces
Full story
Helmand
near Lashkar Gah
09/07/09
Whiteside, Christopher
Christopher Whiteside
Trooper20Lancashire
Blackpool
Army
Light Dragoons
Hostile: Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
07/07/09
Babington- Browne, Ben
Ben Babington- Browne
Capt27Kent
Maidstone
Army
22 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers
Accident: Air crash
A Canadian army helicopter crashed after take-off, no enemy fire was involved
Full story
Zabul06/07/09
Elson, Dane
Dane Elson
L/Cpl22Zimbabwe
Harare
Army
1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Fire Support
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by improvised explosive device during attack on a compound
Full story
Helmand
Babaji, near Gereshk
05/07/09
Dennis, David
David Dennis
L/Cpl29Carmarthenshire
Llanelli
Army
Light Dragoons
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an Improvised Explosive Device while on foot
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
04/07/09
Laws, Robert
Robert Laws
Pte18Worcestershire
Bromsgrove
Army
2nd Battalion, Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Grenade attack
Vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
04/07/09
Thorneloe, Rupert
Rupert Thorneloe
Lt Col39Oxfordshire
Kirtlington
Army
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Improvised Explosive Device
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
01/07/09
Hammond, Joshua
Joshua Hammond
Trooper18Devon
Plymouth
Army
2nd Royal Tank Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Improvised Explosive Device
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
01/07/09
Birchall, Sean
Sean Birchall
Major33Surrey
Guildford
Army
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Basharan, near Lashkar Gah
19/06/09
Mervis, Paul
Paul Mervis
Lt27LondonArmy
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
12/06/09
McLaren, Robert
Robert McLaren
Pte20Argyll and Bute
Isle of Mull
Army
Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on operation
Full story
Kandahar
Kandahar
11/06/09
Thatcher, Cyrus
Cyrus Thatcher
Rifleman19Berkshire
Reading
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Near Gereshk
02/06/09
Bolger, Stephen
Stephen Bolger
Cpl30Norfolk
Cromer
Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on operations
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
30/05/09
Moffett, Nigel
Nigel Moffett
L/Cpl28BelfastArmy
Light Dragoons
Hostile: Explosion
Died in a explosion while on an operation
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
30/05/09
Richards, Robert
Robert Richards
L/Cpl24Conwy, north Wales
Betws-y-Coed
Royal Marines
Royal Marines, Armoured Support Group
Hostile: Explosion
Died in hospital in Birmingham from injuries sustained when a blast struck his Viking vehicle
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
28/05/09
Hill, Kieron
Kieron Hill
L/Cpl20Nottinghamshire
Nottingham
Army
Mercian Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion during an operation
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir area
28/05/09
Rossi, Jordan
Jordan Rossi
Sapper22West Yorkshire
Baildon
Army
38 Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion The Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Died following an explosion while on patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
23/05/09
Suesue, Petero
Petero Suesue
Fusilier28Fiji
Levuka
Army
2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: Shot
Shot while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
22/05/09
Mackie, Jason
Jason Mackie
Marine21Oxfordshire
Oxford
Royal Marines
Royal Marines, Armoured Support Group
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
14/05/09
Evison, Mark
Mark Evison
Lt26London
Dulwich
Army
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: Shot
Died in hospital in Birmingham after shooting in Helmand
Full story
Helmand
Haji Halem
12/05/09
Sheldon, Adrian
Adrian Sheldon
Rifleman25Nottinghamshire
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Army
2nd Battalion The Rifles, 2 Rifles Battle Group North
Hostile: Explosion
Died in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
07/05/09
Binnie, Sean
Sean Binnie
Cpl22Irish Republic
Dublin
Army
Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Died from a bullet wound while on a routine patrol
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala region
07/05/09
Ross, Ben
Ben Ross
Sgt34Gwynedd
Bangor
Army
Royal Military Police, 173 Provost Company, 3rd Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Suicide Improvised Explosive Device attack
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
07/05/09
Pun, Kumar
Kumar Pun
Cpl31Nepal
Parbat
Army
1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Foxtrot Company
Hostile: Explosion
Suicide Improvised Explosive Device attack
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
07/05/09
Fasfous, Tobie
Tobie Fasfous
L/Sgt29South Wales
Bridgend
Army
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by explosion while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
28/04/09
Stiff, Graeme
Graeme Stiff
Cpl24Lincolnshire
Grimsby
Army
Enlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir area
15/03/09
John, Dean
Dean John
Cpl25South Wales
Port Talbot
Army
Enlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir area
15/03/09
Harkett, Christopher
Christopher Harkett
L/Cpl22Neath Port Talbot
Pontardawe
Army
Royal Welsh Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Injured while on foot patrol and died at the scene
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
14/03/09
Gaden, Tom
Tom Gaden
Cpl24Somerset
Taunton
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an enemy improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
25/02/09
Laski, Michael
Michael Laski
Marine21LiverpoolRoyal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Shot
Fatally wounded after being hit by enemy fire
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
25/02/09
Gunn, Jamie
Jamie Gunn
Rifleman21Monmouthshire
Monmouth
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an enemy improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
25/02/09
Upton, Paul
Paul Upton
L/Cpl31Cornwall
Looe
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an enemy improvised explosive device
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
25/02/09
Kingscott, Stephen
Stephen Kingscott
L/Cpl22Devon
Plymouth
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Shot
Died after coming under fire while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
16/02/09
Smith, Darren
Darren Smith
Marine27Lancashire
Fleetwood
Royal Marines
45 Commando, X-ray Company
Hostile: Shot
Died from wounds sustained after being shot at by enemy units on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
South west of Sangin
14/02/09
Nield, Daniel
Daniel Nield
Cpl31Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Rocket attack
Died from injuries sustained while on a joint UK and Afghan National Army patrol
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala, north of
30/01/09
Robinson, Richard
Richard Robinson
Cpl21Cornwall
Saltash
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Shot
Hit by enemy fire while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, north of
17/01/09
Sawyer, Tom
Tom Sawyer
Capt26HertsArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on a mission
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
14/01/09
Winter, Danny
Danny Winter
Cpl28Manchester
Stockport
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion while on a mission
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
14/01/09
Mackin, Travis
Travis Mackin
Marine22PlymouthRoyal Marines
45 Commando, Security Sector Reform Group
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in an explosion during a routine patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki
11/01/09
Reed, Christopher
Christopher Reed
Sjt25Devon
Plymouth
Army
6th Battalion, The Rifles
Hostile: Explosion
Died in a routine patrol
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
01/01/09
Elms, Liam
Liam Elms
Cpl26WiganRoyal Marines
45 Commando, Z Company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed during a routine patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
31/12/08
Whatley, Ben
Ben Whatley
L/Cpl20Norfolk
Kings Lynn
Royal Marines
42 Commando, Lima Company
Hostile: Shot
Killed by enemy fire while on a mission
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
24/12/08
Deering, Robert
Robert Deering
Cpl33BirminghamRoyal Marines
Commando Logistics Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah, north-west of
21/12/08
Nash, Stuart
Stuart Nash
Rifleman21Australia
Sydney
Army
1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: Shot
Shot while providing cover for colleagues from compound rooftop
Full story
Helmand
Nad Ali
17/12/08
Lewis, Aaron
Aaron Lewis
Lt26EssexArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Died from injuries caused as a result of enemy fire
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
15/12/08
Manuel, John
John Manuel
Sgt38Tyne and Wear
Gateshead
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomber
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, south of
12/12/08
Fellows, Steven
Steven Fellows
L/Cpl26Bucks
High Wycombe
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion while on patrol in Jackal armoured vehicle
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
12/12/08
Birch, Marc
Marc Birch
Cpl26Northampton-shire
Kingsthorpe
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomber
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, south of
12/12/08
Davies, Damian
Damian Davies
Marine27Shropshire
Telford
Royal Marines
Commando Logistics Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomber
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, south of
12/12/08
Sparks, Georgie
Georgie Sparks
Marine19Essex
Epping
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Hostile: Attack
Attacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a building
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
27/11/08
Evans, Tony
Tony Evans
Marine20Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Hostile: Attack
Attacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a building
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
27/11/08
Lucas, Alexander
Alexander Lucas
Marine24EdinburghRoyal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
24/11/08
Dura, Krishna- bahadur
Krishna- bahadur Dura
Colour Sgt36Lamjung District, western Nepal
Nepal
Army
Royal Gurkha Rifles, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
First fatal attack on a Warrior tank; vehicle struck by explosive device.
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala region
15/11/08
McKibben, Robert
Robert McKibben
Marine32Irish Republic
County Mayo
Royal Marines
3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support Group
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on patrol with Afghan forces
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
12/11/08
Dunstan, Neil
Neil Dunstan
Marine32BournemouthRoyal Marines
3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support Group
Hostile: Explosion
Explosion while on joint patrol with Afghan forces
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
12/11/08
Rai, Yubraj
Yubraj Rai
Rifleman28Nepal
Khotang
Army
2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Hostile: Shot
Died from gunshot wounds while on an operation against the Taleban
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
04/11/08
Munday, James
James Munday
Trooper21BirminghamArmy
Household Cavalry Regiment, D Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Died in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir area
15/10/08
Mason, Nicky
Nicky Mason
L/Cpl26Essex
Aveley
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died when a booby-trap device was triggered while on routine patrol
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
13/09/08
Rawstron, Jason
Jason Rawstron
Pte23Lancashire
Clayton-Le-Moors
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot during firefight with Taleban forces
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
12/09/08
O'Donnell, Gary
Gary O'Donnell
Warrant Officer Class 240EdinburghArmy
Royal Logistic Corps
Hostile: Explosion
Killed while trying to clear an improvised explosive device.
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
10/09/08
Cupples, Justin
Justin Cupples
Ranger29County Cavan, IrelandArmy
Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died when an improvised explosive device was triggered while on routine patrol
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
04/09/08
Dempsey, Barry
Barry Dempsey
Cpl29AyrshireArmy
Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Explosion
Died after insurgents exploded a roadside bomb
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
18/08/08
Bland, Wayne
Wayne Bland
Signaller21West Yorkshire
Leeds
Army
16 Signal Regiment, Motor Transport Troop as part of Kabul Support Unit
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Died after suicide bomber drove a car into a convoy.
Full story
Kabul11/08/08
Cowton, Peter
Peter Cowton
Pte25Hampshire
Basingstoke
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died after an explosion during a clash with Taleban fighters.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
29/07/08
Mathews, Jonathan
Jonathan Mathews
Sgt35EdinburghArmy
Royal Regiment of Scotland, 4th Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Received a single gunshot wound while on foot patrol
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
28/07/08
Rowe, Kenneth
Kenneth Rowe
L/Cpl24NewcastleArmy
Royal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Shot
Came under insurgent fire while on routine patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
24/07/08
Barnes, Jason
Jason Barnes
Cpl25Devon
Exeter
Army
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Vehicle hit a suspected improvised explosive device after his patrol came under enemy fire.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
22/07/08
Johnson, James
James Johnson
L/Cpl31Kent
Chatham
Army
Royal Regiment of Scotland, B Company 5th Battalion
Hostile: Landmine
Stepped on landmine
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
28/06/08
Shirley, Dan
Dan Shirley
Warrant Officer Class 232LeicesterArmy
13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
Accident: Vehicle
Vehicle overturned while on patrol from Sangin to Camp Bastion.
Full story
Helmand
Camp Bastion
27/06/08
Whittaker, Joe
Joe Whittaker
Pte20Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon
Army
Parachute Regiment, 4th Battalion (attached to 2nd Battalion)
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in blast while checking for mines
Full story
Helmand
Upper Sangin Valley
24/06/08
Williams, Michael
Michael Williams
Warrant Officer Class 240CardiffArmy
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Firefight with Taleban
Full story
Helmand
Upper Sangin Valley
24/06/08
Stout, Paul
Paul Stout
31Army
Special Air Service
Hostile: Explosion
Snatch Land Rover caught in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
17/06/08
Reeve, Sean Robert
Sean Robert Reeve
Cpl28East Sussex
Brighton
Army
Special Air Service
Hostile: Explosion
Snatch Land Rover caught in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
17/06/08
Bryant, Sarah
Sarah Bryant
Cpl26Cumbria
Carlisle
Army
Intelligence Corps
Hostile: Explosion
Snatch Land Rover caught in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
17/06/08
Larkin, Richard
Richard Larkin
L/Cpl39Worcestershire
Cookley
Army
Special Air Service
Hostile: Explosion
Snatch Land Rover caught in explosion
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
17/06/08
Bateman, James
James Bateman
L/Cpl29Middlesex
Staines
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
One of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
12/06/08
Doherty, Jeff
Jeff Doherty
Pte20West Midlands
Coventry
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
One of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
12/06/08
Murray, David
David Murray
Pte19Cumbria
Carlisle
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Killed in blast while patrolling on foot.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
08/06/08
Cuthbertson, Nathan
Nathan Cuthbertson
Pte19Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Killed in blast while patrolling on foot.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
08/06/08
Gamble, Daniel
Daniel Gamble
Pte22East Sussex
Uckfield
Army
Parachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Killed in blast while patrolling on foot.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
08/06/08
Gostick, Dale
Dale Gostick
Marine22Oxfordshire
Oxford
Royal Marines
3 Troop Armoured Support Company
Hostile: Explosion
Vehicle caught in blast.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
25/05/08
Thompson, James
James Thompson
27Tyne and Wear
Whitley Bay
ArmyHostile: Explosion
Killed in blast while patrolling on foot.
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
19/05/08
Babakobau, Ratu
Ratu Babakobau
Trooper29FijiArmy
Household Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: Landmine
Killed after vehicle hit a landmine during a routine patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Now Zad
02/05/08
Pearson, Robert
Robert Pearson
Trooper22Lincs
Grimsby
Army
Queens Royal Lancers Regiment
Hostile: Landmine
Killed in suspected mine explosion while travelling in a convoy to Camp Bastion
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
21/04/08
Thompson, Gary
Gary Thompson
Senior Aircraftman51NottinghamRAF
Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Kandahar13/04/08
Livingstone, Graham
Graham Livingstone
Senior Aircraftman23StrathclydeRAF
RAF Regiment
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Kandahar13/04/08
Thornton, John
John Thornton
Lt22Dorset
Ferndown
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
30/03/08
Marsh, David
David Marsh
Marine23South Yorkshire
Sheffield
Royal Marines
40 Commando
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
30/03/08
Mulvihill, Damian
Damian Mulvihill
Cpl32Devon
Plymouth
Royal Marines
40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: Explosion
Killed by an explosion while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
20/02/08
Lawrence, Damian
Damian Lawrence
Cpl25North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Army
Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Landmine
Killed after stepping on a landmine while on patrol.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
17/02/08
Gardiner, Darryl
Darryl Gardiner
Cpl25Wiltshire
Salisbury
Army
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: Explosion
Vehicle hit by mine strike
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
20/01/08
Johnson, Lee
Lee Johnson
Sgt33Stockton-on-TeesArmy
Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Vehicle hit by explosion, caused by suspected landmine, which also seriously injured a colleague.
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
08/12/07
Sadler, Jack
Jack Sadler
Trooper21Devon
Exeter
Army
Honourable Artillery Company, 4/73 Special Observation Battery, Brigade Reconnaissance Force
Hostile: Explosion
His vehicle was hit by an explosion, which also injured two colleagues
Full story
Helmand
Helmand
04/12/07
McDermid, John
John McDermid
Capt43GlasgowArmy
Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Explosion
While leading a patrol his vehicle was hit by an IED, killing Capt McDermid and wounding one other.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
14/11/07
Alderton, Jake
Jake Alderton
L/Cpl22London
Bexley
Army
36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field Squadron
Accident: Vehicle
His vehicle left the road while crossing a bridge. L/Cpl Alderton was pronounced dead at the scene, two others were injured.
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
09/11/07
Roberts, Alexis
Alexis Roberts
Major32KentArmy
Royal Gurkha Rifles, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Returning to base after an operation when killed by improvised explosive device. Two other soldiers injured
Full story
Kandahar
Near airfield base
04/10/07
Tunnicliffe, Brian
Brian Tunnicliffe
Pte33Derbyshire
Ilkeston
Army
Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Accident: Vehicle
Died during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturned
Full story
Helmand
Near Gereshk
20/09/07
Newman, Phillip
Phillip Newman
Colour Sgt36West Midlands
Coventry
Army
Mercian Regiment, 4th Battalion
Accident: Vehicle
Died during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturned
Full story
Helmand
Near Gereshk
20/09/07
Violino, Ivano
Ivano Violino
L/Cpl29Kent
Maidstone
Army
36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field Squadron
Hostile: Explosion
Died in explosion while commanding a vehicle in convoy. Second soldier injured
Full story
Helmand
Near Gereshk
17/09/07
Brelsford, Craig
Craig Brelsford
Sgt25Notts
Nottingham
Army
Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot during firefight trying to rescue wounded colleagues after falling behind enemy lines. One of casualties included Pte Botha, who also died
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
08/09/07
Botha, Johan
Johan Botha
Pte25South Africa
Pretoria
Army
Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot during firefight behind enemy lines when patrol came under attack
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
08/09/07
Ford, Ben
Ben Ford
Pte18Derbyshire
Chesterfield
Army
Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
One of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier wounded
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
05/09/07
Wright, Damian
Damian Wright
Pte23Notts
Mansfield
Army
Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion during fighting
One of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier wounded
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
05/09/07
Bridge, Christopher
Christopher Bridge
Senior Aircraftman20South Yorkshire
Sheffield
RAF
51 Squadron, RAF Regiment, C flight
Hostile: Explosion
Blast also killed a civilian interpreter and left two other servicemen injured
Full story
Kandahar
Airfield
30/08/07
McClure, Aaron
Aaron McClure
Pte19Suffolk
Ipswich
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attack
One of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bomb
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
23/08/07
Foster, Robert
Robert Foster
Pte19Essex
Harlow
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attack
One of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bomb
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
23/08/07
Thrumble, John
John Thrumble
Pte21Essex
Chelmsford
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attack
One of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bomb
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
23/08/07
Hicks, David
David Hicks
Capt26Berkshire
Wokingham
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) Company
Hostile: Attack
Patrol base attacked by small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades and indirect fire. Five others injured
Full story
Helmand
Sangin, north-east of
11/08/07
Rawson, Tony
Tony Rawson
Pte27Essex
Dagenham
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) Company
Hostile: Attack
Patrol to "disrupt enemy activity" came under fire from Taleban
Full story
Helmand
Jusyalay, north-east of Sangin
10/08/07
Jones, Michael
Michael Jones
L/Cpl26North Yorkshire
Newbald
Royal MarinesHostile: Shot
Killed in gun battle with Taleban during "special mission"
Full story
Nimruz29/07/07
Keen, Barry
Barry Keen
Sgt34County Durham
Gateshead
Army
Royal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment, attached to 245 Signal Squadron
Hostile: Mortar attack
Killed on fourth day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk Valley
Full story
Helmand
Mirmandab
27/07/07
Atherton, David
David Atherton
Guardsman25ManchesterArmy
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion, 3 Company
Hostile: Shot
Killed on third day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk Valley
Full story
Helmand
Mirmandab
26/07/07
Hawkins, Alex
Alex Hawkins
L/Cpl22Norfolk
East Dereham
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Returning to base after routine patrol in Vector vehicle. Two other soldiers injured
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
25/07/07
Hickey, Daryl
Daryl Hickey
Guardsman27BirminghamArmy
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Part of team providing cover fire as platoon assaulted Taleban position
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
12/07/07
Wilkinson, Dave
Dave Wilkinson
Sgt33Kent
Ashford
Army
Royal Artillery, 19 Regiment, attached to Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Vehicle hit by explosion after patrol also attacked with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Four others injured
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk
01/07/07
Dolan, Sean
Sean Dolan
Capt40Cheshire
Chester
Army
Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Mortar attack
Part of group 'observing a substantial force of Taliban fighters' when attack was launched
Full story
Helmand
Qaleh-e-Gaz, Sangin Valley
30/06/07
Wright, Thomas
Thomas Wright
Drummer21Derbyshire
Ripley
Army
Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Part of group in armoured Snatch Land Rover, surveying 'site for a new road project'
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah, Babaji area
24/06/07
Downes, Neil
Neil Downes
Guardsman20ManchesterArmy
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Died after Land Rover hit by explosion during patrol with the Afghan National Army
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
09/06/07
Sandford, Paul
Paul Sandford
L/Cpl23Notts
Nottingham
Army
Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot while on patrol with his company clearing a Taleban compound
Full story
Helmand
Upper Gereshk Valley
06/06/07
Gilyeat, Mike
Mike Gilyeat
Cpl28Merseyside
Southport
Army
Royal Military Police
Hostile: Air crash
Died with five US crew and a Canadian colleague in a Nato helicopter crash
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
30/05/07
Bonner, Darren
Darren Bonner
Cpl31Norfolk
Gorleston
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, A (Norfolk) Company
Hostile: Explosion
Convoy came under attack east of Hyderabad
Full story
Helmand
Gereshk area
28/05/07
Probyn, Daniel
Daniel Probyn
Guardsman22West Midlands
Tipton
Army
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Explosion
Killed in attack on patrol, which left four others injured
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
26/05/07
Davey, George
George Davey
L/Cpl23Suffolk
Beccles
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Accident: Shot
Shot himself in what MoD described as "a tragic firearms accident"
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
20/05/07
Davison, Simon
Simon Davison
Guardsman22NewcastleArmy
Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot in attack by eight to 10 lightly armed Taleban fighters, while manning a checkpoint
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
03/05/07
Gray, Chris
Chris Gray
Pte19Leics
Leicester
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, A Company
Hostile: Shot
Killed by small arms fire in a "fierce firefight" with Taleban fighters
Full story
Helmand
Now Zad
13/04/07
Smith, Michael
Michael Smith
Warrant Officer Class 239LiverpoolArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Grenade attack
Killed in a grenade attack on the UK base in Sangin
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
08/03/07
Reddy, Benjamin
Benjamin Reddy
Marine22Berkshire
Ascot
Royal Marines
42 Commando, K Company
Hostile: Shot
Killed when his unit came under fire during a "clearance" operation
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki area
06/03/07
McLaughlin, Liam
Liam McLaughlin
Lance Bombardier21LancashireArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Rocket attack
One of two UK soldiers killed during a Nato-led International Security Assistance Force operation
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
03/03/07
Clark, Ross
Ross Clark
Lance Bombardier25South AfricaArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Rocket attack
One of two UK soldiers killed during a Nato-led International Security Assistance Force operation
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
03/03/07
Summers, Scott
Scott Summers
Marine23Sussex
Crawley
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Accident: Vehicle
Driving a Pinzgauer vehicle in a convoy when accident happened on 4 February. After initial treatment flown back to UK, where he died
Full story
Helmand21/02/07
Holland, Jonathan
Jonathan Holland
Marine23Lancashire
Chorley
Royal Marines
45 Commando, Whiskey Company
Hostile: Landmine
Died as a result of injuries sustained during a patrol in the Sangin Valley
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
21/02/07
Ford, Mathew
Mathew Ford
L/Cpl30Lincs
Immingham
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Gunshot wound
Shot while attacking an insurgent base, but unclear whether it was by 'friendly fire' or the Taliban
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
15/01/07
Curry, Thomas
Thomas Curry
Marine21London
Wanstead
Royal Marines
42 Commando
Hostile: Shot
Died during a mission to clear Taleban positions
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki
13/01/07
Dwyer, James
James Dwyer
Lance Bombardier22South AfricaArmy
Royal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Landmine
Killed when his vehicle hit an anti-tank mine during a mission in the desert
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir, desert south of
27/12/06
Watson, Richard
Richard Watson
Marine23Surrey
Caterham
Royal Marines
Royal Marines, 42 Commando
Hostile: Shot
Killed when patrol came under attack from the Taleban
Full story
Helmand
Now Zad
12/12/06
Wigley, Jonathan
Jonathan Wigley
Marine21Leics
Melton Mowbray
Royal Marines
45 Commando, Zulu Company
"Friendly fire": Air attack
Coroner ruled that human error was partly to blame, after Marine Wigley was hit by gunfire from a US F-18 jet
Full story
Helmand
Garmsir
05/12/06
Wright, Gary
Gary Wright
Marine22Stirl'shire
Blanefield
Royal Marines
45 Commando
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Died in a Snatch Land Rover following attack on military convoy
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
19/10/06
Muirhead, Paul
Paul Muirhead
L/Cpl29Warks
Bearley
Army
Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Attack
Fatally injured in Taleban attack on base on 1 September, which also killed Ranger Anare Draiva
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
06/09/06
McCulloch, Luke
Luke McCulloch
L/Cpl21Kent
Gillingham
Army
Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Attack
Killed in Taleban attack on patrol, which left three other soldiers injured
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
06/09/06
Wright, Mark
Mark Wright
Cpl27EdinburghArmy
Parachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
Landmine
Died when his patrol got trapped in an unmarked minefield and a rescue helicopter set off a mine.
Full story
Helmand
Kajaki
06/09/06
O'Donnell, Craig
Craig O'Donnell
Pte24Dun'shire
Clydebank
Army
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Killed in a suicide bomb attack on his Snatch Land Rover. Four Afghan civilians also died
Full story
Kabul04/09/06
Bell, Gerard
Gerard Bell
Flt Sgt48Cambs
Ely
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Beattie, Stephen
Stephen Beattie
Flt Sgt42DundeeRAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Andrews, Gary
Gary Andrews
Flt Sgt48Moray
Fochabers
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Swarbrick, Steve
Steve Swarbrick
Flt Lt28LiverpoolRAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Squires, Allan
Allan Squires
Flt Lt39Wirral
Clatterbridge
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Nicholas, Gareth
Gareth Nicholas
Flt Lt40Cornwall
Newquay
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Mitchelmore, Leigh
Leigh Mitchelmore
Flt Lt28Dorset
Bournemouth
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Johnson, Steven
Steven Johnson
Flt Lt38Notts
Collingham
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Quilliam, Gary
Gary Quilliam
Sgt42Morayshire
Forres, Moray
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Langton, John
John Langton
Sgt29LiverpoolRAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Knight, Benjamin
Benjamin Knight
Sgt25Somerset
Bridgwater
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Davies, Adrian
Adrian Davies
Flt Sgt49Bucks
Amersham
RAF
120 Squadron
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Windall, Joseph
Joseph Windall
Marine22Bucks
Hazlemere
Royal MarinesAccident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Dicketts, Oliver
Oliver Dicketts
Cpl27East Sussex
Wadhurst
Army
Parachute Regiment
Accident: Air crash
One of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsible
Full story
Kandahar02/09/06
Draiva, Anare
Anare Draiva
Ranger27FijiArmy
Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Mortar attack
Killed in mortar attack on base, which also led to the death of L/Cpl Paul Muirhead
Full story
Helmand01/09/06
Hetherington, Jonathan
Jonathan Hetherington
L/Cpl22Neath Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Army
Royal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare)
Hostile: Shot
Killed fighting rebels during an assault on his platoon house
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
27/08/06
Budd, Bryan
Bryan Budd
Cpl29North Yorkshire
Ripon
Army
Parachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Single-handedly stormed Taliban position, saving seven colleagues. Awarded posthumous Victoria Cross
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
20/08/06
Tansey, Sean
Sean Tansey
L/Cpl26Tyne and Wear
Washington
Army
Life Guards
Accident
Killed as he repaired a damaged Scimitar tank
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
12/08/06
Reeves, Leigh
Leigh Reeves
Pte25Leics
Leicester
Army
Royal Logistic Corps
Accident: Road traffic
A driver, Pte Reeves died in an accident in which no-one else was injured
Full story
Kabul
Camp Souter
09/08/06
Cutts, Andrew
Andrew Cutts
Pte19Notts
Mansfield
Army
Royal Logistic Corps, Air Assault Support Regiment
"Friendly fire"
A coroner recorded a narrative verdict on Pte Cutt's death in January 2008, saying that it was more likely than not, the result of 'friendly fire'.
Full story
Helmand
Musa Qala
06/08/06
Eida, Alex
Alex Eida
Capt29Surrey
Coulsdon
Army
Royal Horse Artillery
Hostile: Attack
One of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killing
Full story
Helmand01/08/06
Johnson, Ralph
Ralph Johnson
2nd Lt24Berkshire
Windsor
Army
Household Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: Attack
One of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killing
Full story
Helmand01/08/06
Nicholls, Ross
Ross Nicholls
L/Cpl27EdinburghArmy
Household Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: Attack
One of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killing
Full story
Helmand01/08/06
Jackson, Damien
Damien Jackson
Pte19Tyne and Wear
South Shields
Army
Parachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Shot in firefight with Taleban during operation to clear helicopter landing site
Full story
Helmand
Sangin area
05/07/06
Hashmi, Jabron
Jabron Hashmi
L/Cpl24BirminghamArmy
Intelligence Corps, attached to Royal Corps of Signals, in Afghanistan with 3rd Para Battlegroup
Hostile: Attack
One of two soldiers killed when rocket-propelled grenade hit government compound. Afghan interpreter also killed
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
01/07/06
Thorpe, Peter
Peter Thorpe
Cpl27Cumbria
Barrow-in-Furness
Army
Royal Corps of Signals, in Afghanistan with 3rd Para Battlegroup
Hostile: Attack
One of two soldiers killed when rocket-propelled grenade hit government compound. Afghan interpreter also killed
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
01/07/06
Bartlett, Paul
Paul Bartlett
Sgt35Royal MarinesHostile: Attack
One of two soldiers killed in gun battle after raid to capture four Taleban members
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
27/06/06
Patten, David
David Patten
Capt38County Londonderry
Aghadowey, near Coleraine
Army
Parachute Regiment
Hostile: Attack
One of two soldiers killed in gun battle after raid to capture four Taleban members
Full story
Helmand
Sangin
27/06/06
Philippson, Jim
Jim Philippson
Capt29Herts
St Albans
Army
7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
Hostile: Shot
Patrol involved in a firefight against suspected Taleban forces, with two other soldiers seriously injured
Full story
Helmand11/06/06
Craddock, Peter
Peter Craddock
L/Cpl31Berkshire
Newbury
Army
Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Accident: Road traffic
Vehicle hit a tractor on L/Cpl Craddock's last patrol of tour of duty
Full story
Helmand
Lashkar Gah
27/03/06
Cridge, Mark
Mark Cridge
Cpl25Army
Royal Corps of Signals, 7 Signal Regiment
Suicide
According to the coroner's report from 2007 Corporal Cridge killed himself.
Full story
Helmand
Camp Bastion
22/03/06
Sherwood, Steven
Steven Sherwood
L/Cpl23Herefordshire
Ross-on-Wye
Army
Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Shot
Convoy came under fire, leaving five other soldiers injured
Full story
Balkh
Mazar-e-Sharif
29/10/05
Kitulagoda, Jonathan
Jonathan Kitulagoda
Pte23Devon
Plymouth
Army
Rifle Volunteers (TA)
Hostile: Suicide bomb
Killed in attack near military base which injured four other UK soldiers
Full story
Kabul28/01/04
Gregory, John
John Gregory
Cpl30North Yorkshire
Catterick
Army
Royal Logistic Corps
Suicide: Shot
Cpl Gregory shot dead Sgt Robert Busuttil at a barbecue, then killed himself
Full story
Kabul
International Airport Base
17/08/02
Busuttil, Robert
Robert Busuttil
Sgt30SwanseaArmy
Royal Logistic Corps
Unlawful killing: Shot
Shot dead at a barbecue by Cpl John Gregory, who then committed suicide
Full story
Kabul
International Airport Base
17/08/02
George, Darren
Darren George
Pte23Surrey
Pirbright
Army
Royal Anglian Regiment
Accident: Shot
Shot by a colleague who had a 'dizzy spell' while handling a machine gun
Full story
Kabul09/04/02





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