Brecon Beacons: Third SAS Hopeful Dies

An Army reservist who died after falling ill during SAS selection training in the Brecon Beacons earlier this month "adored the Army" and believed passionately in his duty, his family have said.Corporal James Dunsby, 31, died yesterday in hospital where he had been in a serious condition after falling ill during the exercise on 13 July, one of the hottest days of the year.His death follows that of colleagues Edward John Maher and Lance Corporal Craig John Roberts, who also lost their lives after collapsing during the military exercise on south Wales' highest mountain.In a statement issued through the Ministry of Defence (MoD) today the family of Cpl Dunsby, who was a member of the Army Reserves (The Royal Yeomanry), said the 31-year-old had the "most infectious enthusiasm for life".

"He was the most loving and dependable husband, not to mention the most handsome of men of whom could not be more cherished," they said. Read More Here R.I.P.

British Soldiers killed in Afghanistan are repatriated

Corporal William Thomas Savage, Fusilier Samuel Flint and Private Robert Murray Hetherington. Credit: MoD

The plane bringing home Corporal William Savage, Fusilier Samuel Flint and Private Robert Hetherington has just landed at RAF Brize Norton. LINK  R.I.P.

Death of three British soldiers in Afghanistan a 'hammer-blow'

The deaths of three soldiers in Afghanistan are a "hammer-blow", a spokesman for the battalion in which the men served has said. A bomb killed Cpl William Savage and Fusilier Samuel Flint from the Royal Highland Fusiliers, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment Of Scotland. Pte Robert Hetherington, of the 51st Highland, 7th Battalion, a Territorial Army member, was also killed. Pte Hetherington had joined the 2nd battalion to go to Afghanistan. Maj Tim Petransky said Pte Hetherington "embodied the ethos of the Territorial Army, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us". He described the mood in the battalion as "sombre but determined". "Our thoughts are with the families of these brave men". "I know that the battalion, its families and the regiment as a whole will, with great stoicism, pride and professionalism carry on in a manner that would have made our three men proud." The three soldiers died after their Mastiff armoured vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province in Afghanistan on Tuesday. It is the first time soldiers travelling in a Mastiff have died, the Ministry of Defence said. The vehicle is considered one of the safest armoured vehicles in use by the British Army. Six other soldiers were injured in the explosion. Read More HERE  R.I.P.

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN IN AFGHANISTAN

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Afghanistan roadside bomb kills three British soldiers

Three British soldiers have died in Afghanistan after their armoured vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Helmand, the Ministry of Defence said. The soldiers were from the Royal Highland Fusiliers, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Next of kin have been informed. Six other soldiers were also injured after the bomb blast on Tuesday. Prime Minister David Cameron said the country had paid a "very high price" for its work in Afghanistan. He added: "It is important work because it's vital that country doesn't again become a haven for terrorists, terrorists that can threaten us here in the UK. "But today our thoughts should be with the families and friends of those that have suffered." 'Great loss' The number of UK service personnel to have died since operations in Afghanistan began in 2001 is now 444, with the latest deaths bringing the total of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to six. The soldiers were travelling in the heavily armoured Mastiff vehicle on a routine patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj when the blast happened. The MoD says the three soldiers were evacuated by air to the military hospital at Camp Bastion but died of their injuries. The spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Major Richard Morgan, said: "Their deaths come as a great loss to all those serving in Task Force Helmand. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to their family and friends at this difficult time." Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said the armed forces "deserve our deepest gratitude and respect for the job they do in some of the most difficult and trying circumstances imaginable". An MoD spokesman said the incident underlined the threats faced by British personnel as they continued to hand over security operations to their Afghan counterparts, ahead of UK combat operations concluding by the end of next year. It said security in Helmand was improving, with Afghan forces now responsible for the bulk of the province - but that the environment in which UK troops operated remained "risky and dangerous including the threat of improvised explosive devices and insurgent attack".Read More HERE   R.I.P.

ROGUE GUNNER PAYS TRIBUE TO 30 AMERICAN SERVICEMEN KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

Insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans , most of them belonging to the same elite unit as the Navy SEALs who killed former Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden, U.S. officials said Saturday. It was the deadliest single loss for American forces in the decade-old war against the Taliban.

To the American people and our brave brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces I salute you. You will be forever remembered by your Country. God Bless you and The United States Of America. As a mark of respect I will be flying the American flag at half mast on my Blog all next week. R.I.P. Brave Warriors.

2011 - FALLEN HEROES

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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

Two British soldiers killed at Camp Bastion

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from the Royal Logistic Corps were killed in Afghanistan today, Monday 14 February 2011. Initial indications are that the soldiers' deaths were due to a domestic fire at Camp Bastion. The incident is under investigation and more information will be released when known. It is not believed to be a result of enemy action. Read More Here RIP

Two soldiers from The Parachute Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment and 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 9 February 2011.
The soldiers were deployed on an operation to reassure the local population and provide security in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province. . Read More Here RIP

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British soldier killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, serving with Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North), was killed in Afghanistan today, Wednesday 17 November 2010. The soldier died as a result of a gunshot wound that he sustained in an ambush whilst patrolling in the Nahr-e Saraj (North) district of Helmand province. Here

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Soldier from Royal Irish Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry Of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment was killed in Afghanistan, today, Sunday 14 November 2010. The soldier, serving as part of Combined Force Nad'e Ali (South), was killed as a result of wounds sustained from an Improvised Explosive Device blast in the southern Nad'e Ali area of Helmand Province. Read the rest Here

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Soldier from 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task Force, was killed in Afganistan on Saturday 30 October 2010. The soldier was killed as a result of a gunshot wound suffered whilst he was tasked to a suspect device in the Nahr-e Saraj North area of Helmand Province. Read More HERE RIP

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