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ArmyThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied as a result of injuries sustained in an explosion while on a foot patrol.SanginHelmand16/08/09Army2nd Battalion the Royal WelshHostile: ExplosionThe soldier died from injuries sustained while on patrol on 13 AugustFull storyHelmandMusa Qala region15/08/09Hatton, Matthew Lance Bombardier23North YorkshireEasingwoldArmy40 Regiment Royal ArtilleryHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Wild, Daniel Rifleman19HartlepoolArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Hale, Mark Capt42Army2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Williams, Jason Pte23WorcestershireWorcesterArmy2nd Battalion The Mercian RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled following an IED explosion as he attempted to retrieve the body of a colleagueFull storyHelmandGereshk area09/08/09Mulligan, Kevin Cpl26ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fireFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Adams, Kyle Pte21ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fireFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Hopkins, Dale L/Cpl23ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fire.Full storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Lombardi, Anthony Craftsman21LincolnshireScunthorpeArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Attached to the Light DragoonsHostile: ExplosionWhile driving escort vehicle as part of supply convoyFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah, Babaji area04/08/09Upton, Sean Warrant Officer Class 235NottinghamshireArmyRoyal Artillery, 5th regimentHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin27/07/09Lawrence, Phillip Trooper22MerseysideBirkenheadArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on vehicle patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/07/09Hopson, Craig Bombardier24West YorkshireCastlefordArmyRoyal Artillery, 40th RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in blast while on vehicle patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah25/07/09King, Christopher Guardsman20MerseysideBirkenheadArmy1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, attached to 1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled while on patrolFull storyHelmandNad e Ali22/07/09Shepherd, Daniel Capt28LincolnshireLincolnArmyJoint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled trying to defuse a roadside improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandNad Ali20/07/09Etchells, Joseph Cpl22Greater ManchesterMossleyArmyThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin19/07/09Toge, Aminiasi Rifleman26FijiArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandGereshk area16/07/09Aldridge, William Rifleman18HerefordshireBromyardArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Murphy, Joseph Rifleman18West MidlandsCastle BromwichArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Simpson, Daniel Rifleman20LondonCroydonArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Horne, Jonathan Cpl28West MidlandsWalsallArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Scott, Lee Cpl26NorfolkKings LynnArmy2nd Royal Tank RegimentHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandNad Ali10/07/09Backhouse, James Rifleman18YorkshireCastlefordArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Brackpool, John Pte27SussexCrawleyArmyAttached to 1st Battalion Welsh GuardsGunshot woundDuring engagement with insurgent forcesFull storyHelmandnear Lashkar Gah09/07/09Hume, Daniel Rifleman22BerkshireArmy4th Battalion The RiflesExplosionWhile on foot patrolFull storyHelmandNear Nad Ali09/07/09Whiteside, Christopher Trooper20LancashireBlackpoolArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandGereshk area07/07/09Babington- Browne, Ben Capt27KentMaidstoneArmy22 Engineer Regiment, Royal EngineersAccident: Air crashA Canadian army helicopter crashed after take-off, no enemy fire was involvedFull storyZabul province06/07/09Elson, Dane L/Cpl22Harare, ZimbabweArmy1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Fire SupportHostile: ExplosionKilled by improvised explosive device during attack on a compoundFull storyHelmandBabaji, near Gereshk 05/07/09Dennis, David L/Cpl29CarmarthenshireLlanelliArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionKilled by an Improvised Explosive Device while on footFull storyHelmandGereshk area04/07/09Laws, Robert Pte18WorcestershireBromsgroveArmy2nd Battalion, Mercian RegimentHostile: Grenade attackVehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenadeFull storyHelmandGereshk area04/07/09Hammond, Joshua Trooper18DevonPlymouthArmy2nd Royal Tank RegimentHostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah01/07/09Thorneloe, Rupert Lt Col39OxfordshireKirtlingtonArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah01/07/09Birchall, Sean Major33SurreyGuildfordArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on patrolFull storyHelmandBasharan, near Lashkar Gah19/06/09Mervis, Paul Lt27LondonArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area12/06/09McLaren, Robert Pte20Argyll and ButeIsle of MullArmyBlack Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled while on operationFull storyKandahar provinceKandahar11/06/09Thatcher, Cyrus Rifleman19BerkshireReadingArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on patrolFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk02/06/09Bolger, Stephen CplArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on operationsFull storyHelmandMusa Qala30/05/09Moffett, Nigel L/Cpl28BelfastArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionDied in a explosion while on an operationFull storyHelmandMusa Qala30/05/09Hill, Kieron L/Cpl20NottinghamshireNottinghamArmyMercian Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion during an operationFull storyHelmandGarmsir area28/05/09Richards, Robert L/Cpl24Conwy, north WalesBetws-y-CoedRoyal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support GroupHostile: ExplosionDied in hospital in Birmingham from injuries sustained when a blast struck his Viking vehicleFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/05/09Rossi, Jordan Sapper22West YorkshireBaildonArmy38 Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion The Rifles Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionDied following an explosion while on patrolFull storyHelmandSangin23/05/09Suesue, Petero Fusilier28LondonHounslowArmy2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of FusiliersHostile: ShotShot while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin22/05/09Mackie, Jason Marine21OxfordshireOxfordRoyal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah14/05/09Evison, Mark Lt26LondonDulwichArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ShotDied in hospital in Birmingham after shooting in HelmandFull storyHelmandHaji Halem12/05/09Ross, Ben Sgt34GwyneddBangorArmyRoyal Military Police, 173 Provost Company, 3rd RegimentHostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull storyHelmandGereshk07/05/09Pun, Kumar Cpl31Western NepalParbatArmy1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Foxtrot CompanyHostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull storyHelmandGereshk07/05/09Sheldon, Adrian Rifleman25NottinghamshireKirkby-in-AshfieldArmy2nd Battalion The Rifles, 2 Rifles Battle Group NorthHostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull storyHelmandSangin07/05/09Binnie, Sean Cpl22BelfastArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 3rd BattalionHostile: ShotDied from a bullet wound while on a routine patrolFull storyHelmandMusa Qala region07/05/09Fasfous, Tobie L/Sgt29South WalesBridgendArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled by explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandGereshk area28/04/09John, Dean Cpl25South WalesPort TalbotArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full storyHelmandGarmsir area15/03/09Stiff, Graeme Cpl24LincolnshireGrimsbyArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full storyHelmandGarmsir area15/03/09Harkett, Christopher L/Cpl22Neath Port TalbotPontardaweArmyRoyal Welsh Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionInjured while on foot patrol and died at the sceneFull storyHelmandMusa Qala14/03/09Upton, Paul L/Cpl31MonmouthshireChepstowArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Gaden, Tom Cpl24MonmouthshireChepstowArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Laski, Michael Marine21LiverpoolRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ShotFatally wounded after being hit by enemy fireFull storyHelmandSangin area25/02/09Gunn, Jamie Rifleman21MonmouthshireMonmouthArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Kingscott, Stephen L/Cpl22DevonPlymouthArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostileDied after coming under fire while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah16/02/09Smith, Darren Marine27LancashireFleetwoodRoyal Marines45 Commando, X-ray CompanyHostile: ShotDied from wounds sustained after being shot at by enemy units on patrol.Full storyHelmandSouth west of Sangin14/02/09Nield, Daniel Cpl31GloucestershireCheltenhamArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostile: Rocket attackDied from injuries sustained while on a joint UK and Afghan National Army patrolFull storyHelmandMusa Qala, north of30/01/09Robinson, Richard Cpl21CornwallSaltashArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostile: ShotHit by enemy fire while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin, north of17/01/09Sawyer, Tom Capt26HertsArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull storyHelmandGereshk14/01/09Winter, Danny Cpl28ManchesterStockportRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull storyHelmandGereshk14/01/09Mackin, Travis Marine22PlymouthRoyal Marines45 Commando, Security Sector Reform GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion during a routine patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki11/01/09Reed, Christopher Sjt25DevonPlymouthArmy6th Battalion, The RiflesHostile: ExplosionDied in a routine patrolFull storyHelmandGarmsir01/01/09Elms, Liam Cpl26WiganRoyal Marines45 Commando, Z CompanyHostile: ExplosionKilled during a routine patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area31/12/08Whatley, Ben L/Cpl20NorfolkKings LynnRoyal Marines42 Commando, Lima CompanyHostileKilled by enemy fire while on a missionFull storyHelmandNad-e-Ali24/12/08Deering, Robert Cpl33BirminghamRoyal MarinesCommando Logistics RegimentExplosionKilled by explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah, north-west of21/12/08Nash, Stuart Rifleman21AustraliaSydneyArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostileShot while providing cover for colleagues from compound rooftopFull storyHelmandNad Ali17/12/08Lewis, Aaron Lt26EssexArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando RegimentHostile: AttackDied from injuries caused as a result of enemy fireFull storyHelmandGereshk area15/12/08Birch, Marc Cpl26Northampton-shireKingsthorpeRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Davies, Damian Marine27ShropshireTelfordRoyal MarinesCommando Logistics RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Manuel, John Sgt38Tyne and WearGatesheadRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Fellows, Steven L/Cpl26BucksHigh WycombeRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion while on patrol in Jackal armoured vehicleFull storyHelmandSangin area12/12/08Sparks, Georgie Marine19EssexEppingRoyal Marines42 CommandoHostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/11/08Evans, Tony Marine20Tyne and WearSunderlandRoyal Marines42 CommandoHostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/11/08Lucas, Alexander Marine24EdinburghRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionInjured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)Full storyHelmandKajaki area24/11/08Dura, Krishna- bahadur Colour Sgt36Lamjung District, western NepalArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionFirst fatal attack on a Warrior tank; vehicle struck by explosive device.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala region15/11/08McKibben, Robert Marine32Irish RepublicCounty MayoRoyal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on patrol with Afghan forcesFull storyHelmandGamsir district12/11/08Dunstan, Neil Marine32BournemouthRoyal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on joint patrol with Afghan forcesFull storyHelmandGamsir district12/11/08Rai, Yubraj Rifleman28NepalKhotangArmy2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha RiflesHostile: ShotDied from gunshot wounds while on an operation against the TalebanFull storyHelmandMusa Qala04/11/08Munday, James Trooper21BirminghamArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment, D SquadronHostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull storyHelmandGarmsir area15/10/08Mason, Nicky L/Cpl26EssexAveleyArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied when a booby-trap device was triggered while on routine patrolFull storyHelmandKajaki area13/09/08Rawstron, Jason Pte23LancashireClayton-Le-MoorsArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight with Taleban forcesFull storyHelmandKajaki area12/09/08O'Donnell, Gary Warrant Officer Class 240EdinburghArmyRoyal Logistic CorpsHostile: ExplosionKilled while trying to clear an improvised explosive device.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala10/09/08Cupples, Justin Ranger29County Cavan, IrelandArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied when an improvised explosive device was triggered while on routine patrolFull storyHelmandSangin04/09/08Dempsey, Barry Cpl29AyrshireArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of ScotlandHostile: ExplosionDied after insurgents exploded a roadside bombFull storyHelmandGereshk18/08/08Bland, Wayne Signaller21West YorkshireLeedsArmy16 Signal Regiment, Motor Transport Troop as part of Kabul Support UnitHostile: Suicide bombDied after suicide bomber drove a car into a convoy.Full storyKabul11/08/08Cowton, Peter Pte25HampshireBasingstokeArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied after an explosion during a clash with Taleban fighters.Full storyHelmandSangin area29/07/08Mathews, Jonathan Sgt35EdinburghArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 4th BattalionHostile: ShotReceived a single gunshot wound while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/07/08Rowe, Kenneth L/Cpl24NewcastleArmyRoyal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute RegimentHostile: ShotCame under insurgent fire while on routine patrol.Full storyHelmandSangin area24/07/08Barnes, Jason Cpl25DevonExeterArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit a suspected improvised explosive device after his patrol came under enemy fire.Full storyHelmandKajaki area22/07/08Johnson, James L/Cpl31ArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, B Company 5th BattalionExplosion: LandmineStepped on landmineFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/06/08Shirley, Dan Warrant Officer Class 232LeicesterArmy13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic CorpsAccident: Road trafficVehicle overturned while on patrol from Sangin to Camp Bastion.Full storyHelmandCamp Bastion27/06/08Whittaker, Joe Pte20WarwickshireStratford-upon-AvonArmyParachute Regiment, 4th Battalion (attached to 2nd Battalion)Hostile: ExplosionKilled in blast while checking for minesFull storyHelmandUpper Sangin Valley24/06/08Williams, Michael Warrant Officer Class 240CardiffArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotFirefight with TalebanFull storyHelmandUpper Sangin Valley24/06/08Reeve, Sean Robert Cpl28East SussexBrightonArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Stout, Paul 31ArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Bryant, Sarah Cpl26CumbriaCarlisleArmyIntelligence CorpsHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Larkin, Richard L/Cpl39WorcestershireCookleyArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Bateman, James L/Cpl29MiddlesexStainesArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full storyHelmandGereshk12/06/08Doherty, Jeff Pte20West MidlandsCoventryArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full storyHelmandGereshk12/06/08Cuthbertson, Nathan Pte19Tyne and WearSunderlandArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Gamble, Daniel Pte22East SussexUckfieldArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Murray, David Pte19CumbriaCarlisleArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Gostick, Dale Marine22OxfordshireOxfordRoyal Marines3 Troop Armoured Support CompanyHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in blast.Full storyHelmandSangin area25/05/08Thompson, James 27Tyne and WearWhitley BayArmyExplosionKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala19/05/08Babakobau, Ratu Trooper29FijiArmyHousehold Cavalry RegimentLandmineKilled after vehicle hit a landmine during a routine patrol.Full storyHelmandNowzad02/05/08Pearson, Robert Trooper22LincsGrimsbyArmyQueens Royal Lancers RegimentHostile: LandmineKilled in suspected mine explosion while travelling in a convoy to Camp BastionFull storyHelmandCamp Bastion21/04/08Livingstone, Graham Senior Aircraftman23StrathclydeRAFRAF RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyKandahar13/04/08Thompson, Gary Senior Aircraftman51NottinghamRAFRoyal Auxiliary Air Force RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyKandahar13/04/08Marsh, David Marine23South YorkshireSheffieldRoyal Marines40 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area30/03/08Thornton, John Lt22DorsetFerndownRoyal Marines40 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area30/03/08Mulvihill, Damian Cpl32DevonPlymouthRoyal Marines40 Commando, Alpha companyHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandSangin area20/02/08Lawrence, Damian Cpl25North YorkshireScarboroughArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: LandmineKilled after stepping on a landmine while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area17/02/08Gardiner, Darryl Cpl25WiltshireSalisburyArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by mine strikeFull storyHelmandMusa Qala20/01/08Johnson, Lee Sgt33Stockton-on-TeesArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by explosion, caused by suspected landmine, which also seriously injured a colleague.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala08/12/07Sadler, Jack Trooper21DevonExeterArmyHonourable Artillery Company, 4/73 Special Observation Battery, Brigade Reconnaissance ForceHostile: ExplosionHis vehicle was hit by an explosion, which also injured two colleaguesFull storySouthern AfghanistanHelmand04/12/07McDermid, John Capt43GlasgowArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of ScotlandHostile: ExplosionWhile leading a patrol his vehicle was hit by an IED, killing Capt McDermid and wounding one other.Full storyHelmandSangin14/11/07Alderton, Jake L/Cpl22LondonBexleyArmy36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field SquadronAccident: Road trafficHis vehicle left the road while crossing a bridge. L/Cpl Alderton was pronounced dead at the scene, two others were injured.Full storyHelmandSangin09/11/07Roberts, Alexis Major32KentArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionReturning to base after an operation when killed by improvised explosive device. Two other soldiers injuredFull storyKandaharNear airfield base04/10/07Newman, Phillip Colour Sgt36West MidlandsCoventryArmyMercian Regiment, 4th BattalionAccident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk20/09/07Tunnicliffe, Brian Pte33DerbyshireIlkestonArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionAccident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk20/09/07Violino, Ivano L/Cpl29KentMaidstoneArmy36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field SquadronHostile: ExplosionDied in explosion while commanding a vehicle in convoy. Second soldier injuredFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk17/09/07Brelsford, Craig Sgt25NottsNottinghamArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight trying to rescue wounded colleagues after falling behind enemy lines. One of casualties included Pte Botha, who also diedFull storyHelmandGarmsir08/09/07Botha, Johan Pte25South AfricaPretoriaArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight behind enemy lines when patrol came under attackFull storyHelmandGarmsir08/09/07Wright, Damian Pte23NottsMansfieldArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah05/09/07Ford, Ben Pte18DerbyshireChesterfieldArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah05/09/07Bridge, Christopher Senior Aircraftman20South YorkshireSheffieldRAF51 Squadron, RAF Regiment, C flightExplosionBlast also killed a civilian interpreter and left two other servicemen injuredFull storyKandaharAirfield30/08/07Foster, Robert Pte19EssexHarlowArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07Thrumble, John Pte21EssexChelmsfordArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07McClure, Aaron Pte19SuffolkIpswichArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07Hicks, David Capt26BerkshireWokinghamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) CompanyHostile: AttackPatrol base attacked by small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades and indirect fire. Five others injuredFull storyHelmandSangin, north-east of11/08/07Rawson, Tony Pte27EssexDagenhamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) CompanyHostile: AttackPatrol to "disrupt enemy activity" came under fire from TalebanFull storyHelmandJusyalay, north-east of Sangin10/08/07Jones, Michael L/Cpl26North YorkshireNewbaldRoyal MarinesHostile: ShotKilled in gun battle with Taleban during "special mission"Full storyNimruz29/07/07Keen, Barry Sgt34County DurhamGatesheadArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment, attached to 245 Signal SquadronHostile: Mortar attackKilled on fourth day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull storyHelmandMirmandab27/07/07Atherton, David Guardsman25ManchesterArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion, 3 CompanyHostile: ShotKilled on third day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull storyHelmandMirmandab26/07/07Hawkins, Alex L/Cpl22NorfolkEast DerehamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionReturning to base after routine patrol in Vector vehicle. Two other soldiers injuredFull storyHelmandSangin25/07/07Hickey, Daryl Guardsman27BirminghamArmyArmy2nd Battalion the Royal WelshHostile: ExplosionThe soldier died from injuries sustained while on patrol on 13 AugustFull storyHelmandMusa Qala region15/08/09ArmyThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied as a result of injuries sustained while on a foot patrol.SanginHelmand15/08/09Hatton, Matthew Lance Bombardier23North YorkshireEasingwoldArmy40 Regiment Royal ArtilleryHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Wild, Daniel Rifleman19HartlepoolArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Hale, Mark Capt42DorsetBournemouthArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area13/08/09Williams, Jason Pte23WorcestershireWorcesterArmy2nd Battalion The Mercian RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled following an IED explosion as he attempted to retrieve the body of a colleagueFull storyHelmandGereshk area09/08/09Mulligan, Kevin Cpl26ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fireFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Adams, Kyle Pte21ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fireFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Hopkins, Dale L/Cpl23ArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled when their Jackal armoured vehicle was hit by an explosion and small-arms fire.Full storyHelmandLashkar Gah06/08/09Lombardi, Anthony Craftsman21LincolnshireScunthorpeArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Attached to the Light DragoonsHostile: ExplosionWhile driving escort vehicle as part of supply convoyFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah, Babaji area04/08/09Upton, Sean Warrant Officer Class 235NottinghamshireArmyRoyal Artillery, 5th regimentHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin27/07/09Lawrence, Phillip Trooper22MerseysideBirkenheadArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on vehicle patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/07/09Hopson, Craig Bombardier24West YorkshireCastlefordArmyRoyal Artillery, 40th RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in blast while on vehicle patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah25/07/09King, Christopher Guardsman20MerseysideBirkenheadArmy1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, attached to 1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled while on patrolFull storyHelmandNad e Ali22/07/09Shepherd, Daniel Capt28LincolnshireLincolnArmyJoint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled trying to defuse a roadside improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandNad Ali20/07/09Etchells, Joseph Cpl22Greater ManchesterMossleyArmyThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionKilled while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin19/07/09Toge, Aminiasi Rifleman26FijiArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandGereshk area16/07/09Aldridge, William Rifleman18HerefordshireBromyardArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Murphy, Joseph Rifleman18West MidlandsCastle BromwichArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Simpson, Daniel Rifleman20LondonCroydonArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Horne, Jonathan Cpl28West MidlandsWalsallArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Scott, Lee Cpl26NorfolkKings LynnArmy2nd Royal Tank RegimentHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandNad Ali10/07/09Backhouse, James Rifleman18YorkshireCastlefordArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandSangin area10/07/09Brackpool, John Pte27SussexCrawleyArmyAttached to 1st Battalion Welsh GuardsGunshot woundDuring engagement with insurgent forcesFull storyHelmandnear Lashkar Gah09/07/09Hume, Daniel Rifleman22BerkshireArmy4th Battalion The RiflesExplosionWhile on foot patrolFull storyHelmandNear Nad Ali09/07/09Whiteside, Christopher Trooper20LancashireBlackpoolArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionFull storyHelmandGereshk area07/07/09Babington- Browne, Ben Capt27KentMaidstoneArmy22 Engineer Regiment, Royal EngineersAccident: Air crashA Canadian army helicopter crashed after take-off, no enemy fire was involvedFull storyZabul province06/07/09Elson, Dane L/Cpl22Harare, ZimbabweArmy1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Fire SupportHostile: ExplosionKilled by improvised explosive device during attack on a compoundFull storyHelmandBabaji, near Gereshk 05/07/09Dennis, David L/Cpl29CarmarthenshireLlanelliArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionKilled by an Improvised Explosive Device while on footFull storyHelmandGereshk area04/07/09Laws, Robert Pte18WorcestershireBromsgroveArmy2nd Battalion, Mercian RegimentHostile: Grenade attackVehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenadeFull storyHelmandGereshk area04/07/09Hammond, Joshua Trooper18DevonPlymouthArmy2nd Royal Tank RegimentHostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah01/07/09Thorneloe, Rupert Lt Col39OxfordshireKirtlingtonArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah01/07/09Birchall, Sean Major33SurreyGuildfordArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on patrolFull storyHelmandBasharan, near Lashkar Gah19/06/09Mervis, Paul Lt27LondonArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area12/06/09McLaren, Robert Pte20Argyll and ButeIsle of MullArmyBlack Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled while on operationFull storyKandahar provinceKandahar11/06/09Thatcher, Cyrus Rifleman19BerkshireReadingArmy2nd Battalion The RiflesHostile: ExplosionKilled while on patrolFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk02/06/09Bolger, Stephen CplArmyParachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on operationsFull storyHelmandMusa Qala30/05/09Moffett, Nigel L/Cpl28BelfastArmyLight DragoonsHostile: ExplosionDied in a explosion while on an operationFull storyHelmandMusa Qala30/05/09Hill, Kieron L/Cpl20NottinghamshireNottinghamArmyMercian Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion during an operationFull storyHelmandGarmsir area28/05/09Richards, Robert L/Cpl24Conwy, north WalesBetws-y-CoedRoyal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support GroupHostile: ExplosionDied in hospital in Birmingham from injuries sustained when a blast struck his Viking vehicleFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/05/09Rossi, Jordan Sapper22West YorkshireBaildonArmy38 Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion The Rifles Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionDied following an explosion while on patrolFull storyHelmandSangin23/05/09Suesue, Petero Fusilier28LondonHounslowArmy2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of FusiliersHostile: ShotShot while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin22/05/09Mackie, Jason Marine21OxfordshireOxfordRoyal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah14/05/09Evison, Mark Lt26LondonDulwichArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ShotDied in hospital in Birmingham after shooting in HelmandFull storyHelmandHaji Halem12/05/09Ross, Ben Sgt34GwyneddBangorArmyRoyal Military Police, 173 Provost Company, 3rd RegimentHostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull storyHelmandGereshk07/05/09Pun, Kumar Cpl31Western NepalParbatArmy1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Foxtrot CompanyHostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull storyHelmandGereshk07/05/09Sheldon, Adrian Rifleman25NottinghamshireKirkby-in-AshfieldArmy2nd Battalion The Rifles, 2 Rifles Battle Group NorthHostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull storyHelmandSangin07/05/09Binnie, Sean Cpl22BelfastArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 3rd BattalionHostile: ShotDied from a bullet wound while on a routine patrolFull storyHelmandMusa Qala region07/05/09Fasfous, Tobie L/Sgt29South WalesBridgendArmy1st Battalion Welsh GuardsHostile: ExplosionKilled by explosion while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandGereshk area28/04/09John, Dean Cpl25South WalesPort TalbotArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full storyHelmandGarmsir area15/03/09Stiff, Graeme Cpl24LincolnshireGrimsbyArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full storyHelmandGarmsir area15/03/09Harkett, Christopher L/Cpl22Neath Port TalbotPontardaweArmyRoyal Welsh Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionInjured while on foot patrol and died at the sceneFull storyHelmandMusa Qala14/03/09Upton, Paul L/Cpl31MonmouthshireChepstowArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Gaden, Tom Cpl24MonmouthshireChepstowArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Laski, Michael Marine21LiverpoolRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ShotFatally wounded after being hit by enemy fireFull storyHelmandSangin area25/02/09Gunn, Jamie Rifleman21MonmouthshireMonmouthArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull storyHelmandGereshk area25/02/09Kingscott, Stephen L/Cpl22DevonPlymouthArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostileDied after coming under fire while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah16/02/09Smith, Darren Marine27LancashireFleetwoodRoyal Marines45 Commando, X-ray CompanyHostile: ShotDied from wounds sustained after being shot at by enemy units on patrol.Full storyHelmandSouth west of Sangin14/02/09Nield, Daniel Cpl31GloucestershireCheltenhamArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostile: Rocket attackDied from injuries sustained while on a joint UK and Afghan National Army patrolFull storyHelmandMusa Qala, north of30/01/09Robinson, Richard Cpl21CornwallSaltashArmy1st Battalion The RiflesHostile: ShotHit by enemy fire while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandSangin, north of17/01/09Sawyer, Tom Capt26HertsArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull storyHelmandGereshk14/01/09Winter, Danny Cpl28ManchesterStockportRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull storyHelmandGereshk14/01/09Mackin, Travis Marine22PlymouthRoyal Marines45 Commando, Security Sector Reform GroupHostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion during a routine patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki11/01/09Reed, Christopher Sjt25DevonPlymouthArmy6th Battalion, The RiflesHostile: ExplosionDied in a routine patrolFull storyHelmandGarmsir01/01/09Elms, Liam Cpl26WiganRoyal Marines45 Commando, Z CompanyHostile: ExplosionKilled during a routine patrolFull storyHelmandSangin area31/12/08Whatley, Ben L/Cpl20NorfolkKings LynnRoyal Marines42 Commando, Lima CompanyHostileKilled by enemy fire while on a missionFull storyHelmandNad-e-Ali24/12/08Deering, Robert Cpl33BirminghamRoyal MarinesCommando Logistics RegimentExplosionKilled by explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah, north-west of21/12/08Nash, Stuart Rifleman21AustraliaSydneyArmy1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle GroupHostileShot while providing cover for colleagues from compound rooftopFull storyHelmandNad Ali17/12/08Lewis, Aaron Lt26EssexArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando RegimentHostile: AttackDied from injuries caused as a result of enemy fireFull storyHelmandGereshk area15/12/08Birch, Marc Cpl26Northampton-shireKingsthorpeRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Davies, Damian Marine27ShropshireTelfordRoyal MarinesCommando Logistics RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Manuel, John Sgt38Tyne and WearGatesheadRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull storyHelmandSangin, south of12/12/08Fellows, Steven L/Cpl26BucksHigh WycombeRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion while on patrol in Jackal armoured vehicleFull storyHelmandSangin area12/12/08Sparks, Georgie Marine19EssexEppingRoyal Marines42 CommandoHostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/11/08Evans, Tony Marine20Tyne and WearSunderlandRoyal Marines42 CommandoHostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah27/11/08Lucas, Alexander Marine24EdinburghRoyal Marines45 CommandoHostile: ExplosionInjured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)Full storyHelmandKajaki area24/11/08Dura, Krishna- bahadur Colour Sgt36Lamjung District, western NepalArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionFirst fatal attack on a Warrior tank; vehicle struck by explosive device.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala region15/11/08McKibben, Robert Marine32Irish RepublicCounty MayoRoyal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on patrol with Afghan forcesFull storyHelmandGamsir district12/11/08Dunstan, Neil Marine32BournemouthRoyal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support GroupHostile: ExplosionExplosion while on joint patrol with Afghan forcesFull storyHelmandGamsir district12/11/08Rai, Yubraj Rifleman28NepalKhotangArmy2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha RiflesHostile: ShotDied from gunshot wounds while on an operation against the TalebanFull storyHelmandMusa Qala04/11/08Munday, James Trooper21BirminghamArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment, D SquadronHostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull storyHelmandGarmsir area15/10/08Mason, Nicky L/Cpl26EssexAveleyArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied when a booby-trap device was triggered while on routine patrolFull storyHelmandKajaki area13/09/08Rawstron, Jason Pte23LancashireClayton-Le-MoorsArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight with Taleban forcesFull storyHelmandKajaki area12/09/08O'Donnell, Gary Warrant Officer Class 240EdinburghArmyRoyal Logistic CorpsHostile: ExplosionKilled while trying to clear an improvised explosive device.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala10/09/08Cupples, Justin Ranger29County Cavan, IrelandArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied when an improvised explosive device was triggered while on routine patrolFull storyHelmandSangin04/09/08Dempsey, Barry Cpl29AyrshireArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of ScotlandHostile: ExplosionDied after insurgents exploded a roadside bombFull storyHelmandGereshk18/08/08Bland, Wayne Signaller21West YorkshireLeedsArmy16 Signal Regiment, Motor Transport Troop as part of Kabul Support UnitHostile: Suicide bombDied after suicide bomber drove a car into a convoy.Full storyKabul11/08/08Cowton, Peter Pte25HampshireBasingstokeArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionDied after an explosion during a clash with Taleban fighters.Full storyHelmandSangin area29/07/08Mathews, Jonathan Sgt35EdinburghArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 4th BattalionHostile: ShotReceived a single gunshot wound while on foot patrolFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/07/08Rowe, Kenneth L/Cpl24NewcastleArmyRoyal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute RegimentHostile: ShotCame under insurgent fire while on routine patrol.Full storyHelmandSangin area24/07/08Barnes, Jason Cpl25DevonExeterArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute RegimentHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit a suspected improvised explosive device after his patrol came under enemy fire.Full storyHelmandKajaki area22/07/08Johnson, James L/Cpl31ArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, B Company 5th BattalionExplosion: LandmineStepped on landmineFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah28/06/08Shirley, Dan Warrant Officer Class 232LeicesterArmy13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic CorpsAccident: Road trafficVehicle overturned while on patrol from Sangin to Camp Bastion.Full storyHelmandCamp Bastion27/06/08Whittaker, Joe Pte20WarwickshireStratford-upon-AvonArmyParachute Regiment, 4th Battalion (attached to 2nd Battalion)Hostile: ExplosionKilled in blast while checking for minesFull storyHelmandUpper Sangin Valley24/06/08Williams, Michael Warrant Officer Class 240CardiffArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotFirefight with TalebanFull storyHelmandUpper Sangin Valley24/06/08Reeve, Sean Robert Cpl28East SussexBrightonArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Stout, Paul 31ArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Bryant, Sarah Cpl26CumbriaCarlisleArmyIntelligence CorpsHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Larkin, Richard L/Cpl39WorcestershireCookleyArmySpecial Air ServiceHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah17/06/08Bateman, James L/Cpl29MiddlesexStainesArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full storyHelmandGereshk12/06/08Doherty, Jeff Pte20West MidlandsCoventryArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full storyHelmandGereshk12/06/08Cuthbertson, Nathan Pte19Tyne and WearSunderlandArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Gamble, Daniel Pte22East SussexUckfieldArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Murray, David Pte19CumbriaCarlisleArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandSangin area08/06/08Gostick, Dale Marine22OxfordshireOxfordRoyal Marines3 Troop Armoured Support CompanyHostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in blast.Full storyHelmandSangin area25/05/08Thompson, James 27Tyne and WearWhitley BayArmyExplosionKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala19/05/08Babakobau, Ratu Trooper29FijiArmyHousehold Cavalry RegimentLandmineKilled after vehicle hit a landmine during a routine patrol.Full storyHelmandNowzad02/05/08Pearson, Robert Trooper22LincsGrimsbyArmyQueens Royal Lancers RegimentHostile: LandmineKilled in suspected mine explosion while travelling in a convoy to Camp BastionFull storyHelmandCamp Bastion21/04/08Livingstone, Graham Senior Aircraftman23StrathclydeRAFRAF RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyKandahar13/04/08Thompson, Gary Senior Aircraftman51NottinghamRAFRoyal Auxiliary Air Force RegimentHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyKandahar13/04/08Marsh, David Marine23South YorkshireSheffieldRoyal Marines40 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area30/03/08Thornton, John Lt22DorsetFerndownRoyal Marines40 CommandoHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area30/03/08Mulvihill, Damian Cpl32DevonPlymouthRoyal Marines40 Commando, Alpha companyHostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full storyHelmandSangin area20/02/08Lawrence, Damian Cpl25North YorkshireScarboroughArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: LandmineKilled after stepping on a landmine while on patrol.Full storyHelmandKajaki area17/02/08Gardiner, Darryl Cpl25WiltshireSalisburyArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by mine strikeFull storyHelmandMusa Qala20/01/08Johnson, Lee Sgt33Stockton-on-TeesArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd BattalionHostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by explosion, caused by suspected landmine, which also seriously injured a colleague.Full storyHelmandMusa Qala08/12/07Sadler, Jack Trooper21DevonExeterArmyHonourable Artillery Company, 4/73 Special Observation Battery, Brigade Reconnaissance ForceHostile: ExplosionHis vehicle was hit by an explosion, which also injured two colleaguesFull storySouthern AfghanistanHelmand04/12/07McDermid, John Capt43GlasgowArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of ScotlandHostile: ExplosionWhile leading a patrol his vehicle was hit by an IED, killing Capt McDermid and wounding one other.Full storyHelmandSangin14/11/07Alderton, Jake L/Cpl22LondonBexleyArmy36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field SquadronAccident: Road trafficHis vehicle left the road while crossing a bridge. L/Cpl Alderton was pronounced dead at the scene, two others were injured.Full storyHelmandSangin09/11/07Roberts, Alexis Major32KentArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionReturning to base after an operation when killed by improvised explosive device. Two other soldiers injuredFull storyKandaharNear airfield base04/10/07Newman, Phillip Colour Sgt36West MidlandsCoventryArmyMercian Regiment, 4th BattalionAccident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk20/09/07Tunnicliffe, Brian Pte33DerbyshireIlkestonArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionAccident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk20/09/07Violino, Ivano L/Cpl29KentMaidstoneArmy36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field SquadronHostile: ExplosionDied in explosion while commanding a vehicle in convoy. Second soldier injuredFull storyHelmandNear Gereshk17/09/07Brelsford, Craig Sgt25NottsNottinghamArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight trying to rescue wounded colleagues after falling behind enemy lines. One of casualties included Pte Botha, who also diedFull storyHelmandGarmsir08/09/07Botha, Johan Pte25South AfricaPretoriaArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: ShotShot during firefight behind enemy lines when patrol came under attackFull storyHelmandGarmsir08/09/07Wright, Damian Pte23NottsMansfieldArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah05/09/07Ford, Ben Pte18DerbyshireChesterfieldArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd BattalionHostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull storyHelmandLashkar Gah05/09/07Bridge, Christopher Senior Aircraftman20South YorkshireSheffieldRAF51 Squadron, RAF Regiment, C flightExplosionBlast also killed a civilian interpreter and left two other servicemen injuredFull storyKandaharAirfield30/08/07Foster, Robert Pte19EssexHarlowArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07Thrumble, John Pte21EssexChelmsfordArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07McClure, Aaron Pte19SuffolkIpswichArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull storyHelmandKajaki area23/08/07Hicks, David Capt26BerkshireWokinghamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) CompanyHostile: AttackPatrol base attacked by small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades and indirect fire. Five others injuredFull storyHelmandSangin, north-east of11/08/07Rawson, Tony Pte27EssexDagenhamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) CompanyHostile: AttackPatrol to "disrupt enemy activity" came under fire from TalebanFull storyHelmandJusyalay, north-east of Sangin10/08/07Jones, Michael L/Cpl26North YorkshireNewbaldRoyal MarinesHostile: ShotKilled in gun battle with Taleban during "special mission"Full storyNimruz29/07/07Keen, Barry Sgt34County DurhamGatesheadArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment, attached to 245 Signal SquadronHostile: Mortar attackKilled on fourth day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull storyHelmandMirmandab27/07/07Atherton, David Guardsman25ManchesterArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion, 3 CompanyHostile: ShotKilled on third day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull storyHelmandMirmandab26/07/07Hawkins, Alex L/Cpl22NorfolkEast DerehamArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st BattalionHostile: ExplosionReturning to base after routine patrol in Vector vehicle. Two other soldiers injuredFull storyHelmandSangin25/07/07Hickey, Daryl Guardsman27Birmingham
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The number of UK troops killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 stands at 200 after a soldier from the 2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh died in hospital in Birmingham from wounds sustained in an explosion while on patrol in Helmand on 13 August.The number of UK troops killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 stands at 200 after a soldier from the 2nd Battalion the Royal Welsh died in hospital in Birmingham from wounds sustained in an explosion while on patrol in Helmand on 13 August.
Of all those killed, 31 have died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, or have yet to be assigned a cause of death. Details of fatalities are in the table below. The entries are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top.Of all those killed, 31 have died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, or have yet to be assigned a cause of death. 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
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BRITISH FATALITIES: The table can be re-ordered by clicking on any of the column headings
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