British Soldier named after fallen Falklands hero uncle dies

A new father wounded in Afghanistan has died at the same age as the uncle he was named in memory of, who was killed in the Falklands War.Private Daniel Steven Prior, of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was born the year after the death of Steve Prior, who lost his life trying to save the life of a colleague.Pte Prior, 27, had only returned to Afghanistan a fortnight ago, having flown home to the UK to be with wife Emily as she gave birth to their son Logan, who is now three weeks old. Read more HERE RIP

Private Daniel Steven Prior (left), of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was given the name Steven in memory of his uncle (right), who lost his life trying to save the life of a colleague during the Falklands War. He, too, died aged 27