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Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoD | Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoD |
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Two British soldiers killed when their armoured vehicle struck a makeshift bomb in Afghanistan have been named by the Ministry of Defence. | Two British soldiers killed when their armoured vehicle struck a makeshift bomb in Afghanistan have been named by the Ministry of Defence. |
Lt David Boyce and L/Cpl Richard Scanlon, from the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were providing security in Helmand province at the time. | Lt David Boyce and L/Cpl Richard Scanlon, from the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were providing security in Helmand province at the time. |
The soldiers had been serving with the Formation Reconnaissance Squadron. | The soldiers had been serving with the Formation Reconnaissance Squadron. |
The deaths bring the total number of UK military personnel killed in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 388. | The deaths bring the total number of UK military personnel killed in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 388. |
Lt Boyce, 25, from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and L/Cpl Scanlon, 31, from Rhymney, Caerphilly, were caught in the explosion while in the Yakchal region of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand. | Lt Boyce, 25, from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and L/Cpl Scanlon, 31, from Rhymney, Caerphilly, were caught in the explosion while in the Yakchal region of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand. |
Lt Boyce was deployed on 21 October in command of 1st Troop, B Squadron, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards. | Lt Boyce was deployed on 21 October in command of 1st Troop, B Squadron, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards. |
He studied international relations at the University of Exeter before joining the Army in 2009. | |
Lt Boyce's family said he had brought sunshine into the lives of all the people he knew. | Lt Boyce's family said he had brought sunshine into the lives of all the people he knew. |
In a statement they said: "David was honoured to be a cavalry officer who embraced military life with a passion. We are immensely proud of all that he achieved in such a short life and take comfort knowing that he died doing what he loved. | In a statement they said: "David was honoured to be a cavalry officer who embraced military life with a passion. We are immensely proud of all that he achieved in such a short life and take comfort knowing that he died doing what he loved. |
"He brought sunshine into the lives of all those he knew. David will be dearly missed by his loving family and girlfriend Jodie." | "He brought sunshine into the lives of all those he knew. David will be dearly missed by his loving family and girlfriend Jodie." |
Lt Col Jasper de Quincey Adams, commanding officer of the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards said he represented everything that is great about the British Army. | Lt Col Jasper de Quincey Adams, commanding officer of the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards said he represented everything that is great about the British Army. |
Col de Quincey Adams said: "He led from the front, setting the very highest standards, and inspired his men and peers alike. | Col de Quincey Adams said: "He led from the front, setting the very highest standards, and inspired his men and peers alike. |
"Tall, powerful and with an infectious smile he, like so many officers of his generation, was committed to his men and determined to succeed on the operations." | "Tall, powerful and with an infectious smile he, like so many officers of his generation, was committed to his men and determined to succeed on the operations." |
Comrades also said Lt Boyce was "full of laughter and mischief" and a larger-than-life character. | Comrades also said Lt Boyce was "full of laughter and mischief" and a larger-than-life character. |
L/Cpl Scanlon was deployed to Afghanistan on 18 October 2011. He had also served in Bosnia in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 and 2005. | L/Cpl Scanlon was deployed to Afghanistan on 18 October 2011. He had also served in Bosnia in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 and 2005. |
His family said he would be sorely missed by all who knew him. | His family said he would be sorely missed by all who knew him. |
They said in a statement: "Richard was a fun loving young man who enjoyed life to the full. He had a great love for his family - always helping them out whenever he could when needed. | They said in a statement: "Richard was a fun loving young man who enjoyed life to the full. He had a great love for his family - always helping them out whenever he could when needed. |
"Richard was a great character and he will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him. There will never be anyone else like our Richard." | "Richard was a great character and he will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him. There will never be anyone else like our Richard." |
Col de Quincey Adams said he was "one of life's great characters" and an experienced soldier who was calm under pressure. | Col de Quincey Adams said he was "one of life's great characters" and an experienced soldier who was calm under pressure. |
He said: "We will miss him terribly, barracks life will have lost some of its sheen, but our tragic loss is insignificant compared to that of his family; his mother, stepfather, father and sisters Lisa and Emma, all of whom he loved so much. | He said: "We will miss him terribly, barracks life will have lost some of its sheen, but our tragic loss is insignificant compared to that of his family; his mother, stepfather, father and sisters Lisa and Emma, all of whom he loved so much. |
"Lance Corporal Scanlon will never be forgotten and our memories of him will forever be cherished." | "Lance Corporal Scanlon will never be forgotten and our memories of him will forever be cherished." |