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| Rifles soldier Joshua Hoole dies during Brecon training | Rifles soldier Joshua Hoole dies during Brecon training |
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| A soldier has died while training in Brecon, south Wales, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. | A soldier has died while training in Brecon, south Wales, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. |
| Cpl Joshua Hoole, 26, of Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, who was serving in the Rifles regiment at ITC Catterick, died during pre-course training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course. | Cpl Joshua Hoole, 26, of Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, who was serving in the Rifles regiment at ITC Catterick, died during pre-course training for the Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course. |
| Ambulances were called to Dering Lines infantry training centre in Brecon shortly before 09:00 BST on Tuesday. | Ambulances were called to Dering Lines infantry training centre in Brecon shortly before 09:00 BST on Tuesday. |
| It is not yet known how he died and police are investigating. | |
| Tributes have been paid to Cpl Hoole, who was due to get married and be the best man at his brother's wedding. | |
| 'Heart of gold' | |
| His grandfather, John Craig described him as a "beautiful grandson" and a "super fit boy." | His grandfather, John Craig described him as a "beautiful grandson" and a "super fit boy." |
| He said: "He was a dedicated soldier" and "always wanted to be top dog." | He said: "He was a dedicated soldier" and "always wanted to be top dog." |
| His aunt, Morag Craig, told BBC Wales that the family will demand to know why he died. | |
| "We are going to ask that question," she said. | |
| She described Cpl Hoole as "absolutely fantastic" and "always there for any of us in the family". | |
| "There was nothing he wouldn't do for you - he had a heart of gold." | |
| "I think we are hoping that we'll wake up and someone has been playing a joke," she said, "but now it's starting to hit home." | |
| His step mother Carol Jeffreys posted on her Facebook page: "Rest easy soldier. My beautiful stepson. Can't believe it. Will always love you. | His step mother Carol Jeffreys posted on her Facebook page: "Rest easy soldier. My beautiful stepson. Can't believe it. Will always love you. |
| "So very proud of you. Thoughts with your family and fiancee." | "So very proud of you. Thoughts with your family and fiancee." |
| Friend Kyle Blackburn said: "We are all going to miss you, there was never a dull moment when you were around. | Friend Kyle Blackburn said: "We are all going to miss you, there was never a dull moment when you were around. |
| "Always had something to say to me even though it was cheek. Sleep tight, always be proud to call you my mate." | "Always had something to say to me even though it was cheek. Sleep tight, always be proud to call you my mate." |
| Dyfed-Powys Police said it was working closely with the MoD and Cpl Hoole's next of kin had been informed. | Dyfed-Powys Police said it was working closely with the MoD and Cpl Hoole's next of kin had been informed. |
| An ambulance service spokesman said it was called to the infantry training centre at Dering Lines "to reports of a medical emergency". The Wales Air Ambulance also attended. | An ambulance service spokesman said it was called to the infantry training centre at Dering Lines "to reports of a medical emergency". The Wales Air Ambulance also attended. |
| The Health and Safety Executive said it had been informed of the death. | The Health and Safety Executive said it had been informed of the death. |
| A spokesman added: "Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the initial enquiries into the soldier's death and HSE will not speculate at this stage on the exact circumstances of this fatal incident." | A spokesman added: "Dyfed-Powys Police are leading the initial enquiries into the soldier's death and HSE will not speculate at this stage on the exact circumstances of this fatal incident." |
| Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin told the House of Commons defence committee she wanted to express her sorrow at the "very sad death" and to "make the commitment that the Ministry of Defence will, of course, be undertaking a full investigation". | Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin told the House of Commons defence committee she wanted to express her sorrow at the "very sad death" and to "make the commitment that the Ministry of Defence will, of course, be undertaking a full investigation". |
| Cpl Hoole's death comes three years after three soldiers died during an SAS training exercise in the Brecon Beacons on 13 July 2013, one of the hottest days of the year. | Cpl Hoole's death comes three years after three soldiers died during an SAS training exercise in the Brecon Beacons on 13 July 2013, one of the hottest days of the year. |
| L/Cpls Edward Maher and Craig Roberts died on the beacons after suffering heatstroke during a 16-mile (26km) SAS test march on 13 July 2013. | L/Cpls Edward Maher and Craig Roberts died on the beacons after suffering heatstroke during a 16-mile (26km) SAS test march on 13 July 2013. |
| Cpl James Dunsby died from multiple organ failure in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital more than two weeks later. | Cpl James Dunsby died from multiple organ failure in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital more than two weeks later. |
| A coroner ruled neglect played a part in their deaths. | A coroner ruled neglect played a part in their deaths. |
| The Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course is a promotion qualifying course to the rank of Sergeant for Rifle Company Platoon Sergeants, the MoD website says. | The Platoon Sergeants' Battle Course is a promotion qualifying course to the rank of Sergeant for Rifle Company Platoon Sergeants, the MoD website says. |
| It is said to be both mentally and physically demanding but students "receive the highest level of tuition and testing to ensure they are fully prepared for the rigours of command". | It is said to be both mentally and physically demanding but students "receive the highest level of tuition and testing to ensure they are fully prepared for the rigours of command". |