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Two British soldiers who died on Monday in a fire at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan have been named by the Ministry of Defence. | Two British soldiers who died on Monday in a fire at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan have been named by the Ministry of Defence. |
Early signs suggested Pte Robert Wood and Pte Dean Hutchinson, both of The Royal Logistic Corps, died after a domestic fire at the base in Helmand. | Early signs suggested Pte Robert Wood and Pte Dean Hutchinson, both of The Royal Logistic Corps, died after a domestic fire at the base in Helmand. |
The cause is being investigated but it is not thought to be the result of enemy action, the MoD said. | The cause is being investigated but it is not thought to be the result of enemy action, the MoD said. |
The UK death toll since operations began in Afghanistan in 2001 is 357. | The UK death toll since operations began in Afghanistan in 2001 is 357. |
Pte Wood, 28, known as "Woody", recently became a father to a boy, Noah. | |
He was a driver port operator, posted to 17 Port and Maritime Regiment, and lived in Marchwood, Hampshire. | |
His parents and partner, Rebecca, said in a statement: "Rob was an adored and adoring son, partner, and father to his baby son. We are so immensely proud of him and he will live in our hearts forever." | |
Lt Col Simon Hutchings, commanding officer of the Theatre Logistic Group, paid tribute to Pte Wood, saying he had been on course for promotion. | Lt Col Simon Hutchings, commanding officer of the Theatre Logistic Group, paid tribute to Pte Wood, saying he had been on course for promotion. |
"He had that innate ability to make friends easily, hugely popular and fiercely proud of being a port operator - he was making a difference on a daily basis," he said. | |
'Amazing son' | |
He also paid tribute to 23-year-old Pte Hutchinson, a driver in the corps for seven years, who had a "zest for life". | |
Pte Hutchinson, from County Durham, was described as an energetic soldier with an infectious sense of humour. | |
"As a Geordie, he was an immensely fun-loving person, fast talking and an avid Newcastle United football fan," he said. | "As a Geordie, he was an immensely fun-loving person, fast talking and an avid Newcastle United football fan," he said. |
"He was hugely proud of his job and the fact that he was one of only a handful of soldiers qualified to operate the rough terrain container handler, a vital piece of equipment in the logistic support chain." | "He was hugely proud of his job and the fact that he was one of only a handful of soldiers qualified to operate the rough terrain container handler, a vital piece of equipment in the logistic support chain." |
In a statement, his family said Dean was an "amazing son, brother and boyfriend". | In a statement, his family said Dean was an "amazing son, brother and boyfriend". |
"We were so proud of him when he joined the Army, as were his family and friends, all of whom loved him very much." | "We were so proud of him when he joined the Army, as were his family and friends, all of whom loved him very much." |
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said: "These men worked hard to provide the vital logistic support that makes military operations in Afghanistan possible; both were rightfully proud of the part that they played in protecting our national security. | Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said: "These men worked hard to provide the vital logistic support that makes military operations in Afghanistan possible; both were rightfully proud of the part that they played in protecting our national security. |
"I offer my sincere condolences to their families and loved ones, and to those who served alongside them in the Theatre Logistic Group." | "I offer my sincere condolences to their families and loved ones, and to those who served alongside them in the Theatre Logistic Group." |
L/Cpl Kyle Cleet Marshall, of the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, died in Afghanistan on the same day as the two killed at Camp Bastion. | L/Cpl Kyle Cleet Marshall, of the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, died in Afghanistan on the same day as the two killed at Camp Bastion. |
The 23-year-old, from Newcastle upon Tyne, was caught up in a roadside bomb blast in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. | The 23-year-old, from Newcastle upon Tyne, was caught up in a roadside bomb blast in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. |