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The funeral service for a soldier killed in Afghanistan is to be held at Fort George, near Inverness. The funeral service for a soldier killed in Afghanistan has taken place in the church where he got married.
Sgt Stuart Millar's battalion, the Black Watch, is based at the 18th Century artillery fortification. Mourners gathered at the small kirk within the walls of Fort George, near Inverness, to pay tribute to Sgt Stuart "Gus" Millar.
He died alongside Pte Kevin Elliott, 24, from Dundee, in an explosion in Helmand province on 31 August. The 40-year-old's wedding to wife Gillian - mother of his two-year-old daughter - was held at the same venue.
Sgt Millar, 40, from Inverness, was praised by his commanding officer Lt Col Stephen Cartwright for his integrity and honesty. Sgt Millar, from Inverness, died alongside Pte Kevin Elliott, 24, from Dundee, in Helmand on 31 August.
The soldiers were caught in an explosion when insurgents used rocket-propelled grenades to mount an ambush.
It is hoped that his young family will draw considerable strength from the memories they all cherish from the rock that Gus was Major David BruceBlack Watch
Their battalion - the Black Watch - is based at Fort George, an 18th Century artillery fortification.
As relatives, friends and fellow soldiers gathered, Major David Bruce described it as another sad day for the battalion.
He said: "This loss is unimaginable. It is hoped that his young family will draw considerable strength from the memories they all cherish from the rock that Gus was.
"He will be remembered by his battalion today as they continue to conduct their duties overseas. He has given his life in the service of his comrades, and the people of Afghanistan."
Before the church service, there was a flypast by an RAF Tornado jet.
Coffin bearers were drawn from the sergeant's friends in The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Sgt Millar was praised by his commanding officer for his honesty
Following his death, Sgt Millar was praised by his commanding officer Lt Col Stephen Cartwright for his integrity and honesty.
He joined the British Army in November 2000, after service in the Territorial Army.He joined the British Army in November 2000, after service in the Territorial Army.
Following training he joined the mortar platoon of 1st Battalion The Royal Highland Fusiliers and served in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and Iraq. Following training, he joined the mortar platoon of The Royal Highland Fusiliers and served in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and Iraq.
He moved to The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), as a mortar fire controller in Belfast in July 2007 and was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2009. He moved to The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, as a mortar fire controller in Belfast in July 2007 and was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2009.
Pte Elliott's funeral was held in Dundee on Tuesday.Pte Elliott's funeral was held in Dundee on Tuesday.