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Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandSangin area
10/07/09
Army2nd Royal Tank Regiment
Full story
HelmandNad Ali
10/07/09
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandSangin area
10/07/09
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandSangin area
10/07/09
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandSangin area
10/07/09
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandSangin area
10/07/09
ArmyPrincess of Wales Royal Regiment, Attached to 1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Gunshot woundDuring engagement with insurgent forcesFull story
Helmandnear Lashkar Gah
09/07/09
Army4th Battalion The Rifles
Explosionwhile on foot patrolFull story
HelmandNear Nad Ali
09/07/09
Whiteside, Christopher
Trooper
20
LancashireBlackpool
ArmyLight Dragoons
Hostile: ExplosionFull story
HelmandGereshk area
07/07/09
Babington-Browne, Ben
Capt
27
KentMaidstone
Army22 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers
Accident: Air crashA Canadian army helicopter crashed after take-off, no enemy fire was involvedFull story
Zabul province
06/07/09
Elson, Dane
L/Cpl
22
Harare, Zimbabwe
Army1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Fire Support
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by improvised explosive device during attack on a compoundFull story
HelmandBabaji, near Gereshk
05/07/09
Laws, Robert
Pte
18
WorcestershireBromsgrove
Army2nd Battalion, Mercian Regiment
Hostile: Grenade attackVehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket-propelled grenadeFull story
HelmandGereshk area
04/07/09
Dennis, David
L/Cpl
29
CarmarthenshireLlanelli
ArmyLight Dragoons
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an Improvised Explosive Device while on footFull story
HelmandGereshk area
04/07/09
Thorneloe, Rupert
Lt Col
39
OxfordshireKirtlington
Army1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
01/07/09
Hammond, Joshua
Trooper
18
DevonPlymouth
Army2nd Royal Tank Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionImprovised Explosive DeviceFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
01/07/09
Birchall, Sean
Major
33
SurreyGuildford
Army1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on patrolFull story
HelmandBasharan, near Lashkar Gah
19/06/09
Mervis, Paul
Lt
27
London
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandSangin area
12/06/09
McLaren, Robert
Pte
20
Argyll and ButeIsle of Mull
ArmyBlack Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled while on operationFull story
Kandahar provinceKandahar
11/06/09
Thatcher, Cyrus
Rifleman
19
BerkshireReading
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionKilled while on patrolFull story
HelmandNear Gereshk
02/06/09
Bolger, Stephen
Cpl
ArmyParachute Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on operationsFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
30/05/09
Moffett, Nigel
L/Cpl
28
Belfast
ArmyLight Dragoons
Hostile: ExplosionDied in a explosion while on an operationFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
30/05/09
Richards, Robert
L/Cpl
24
Conwy, north WalesBetws-y-Coed
Royal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support Group
Hostile: ExplosionDied in hospital in Birmingham from injuries sustained when a blast struck his Viking vehicleFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
28/05/09
Hill, Kieron
L/Cpl
20
NottinghamshireNottingham
ArmyMercian Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion during an operationFull story
HelmandGarmsir area
28/05/09
Rossi, Jordan
Sapper
22
West YorkshireBaildon
Army38 Engineer Regiment, 2nd Battalion The Rifles Battle Group
Hostile: ExplosionDied following an explosion while on patrolFull story
HelmandSangin
23/05/09
Suesue, Petero
Fusilier
28
LondonHounslow
Army2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Hostile: ShotShot while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandSangin
22/05/09
Mackie, Jason
Marine
21
OxfordshireOxford
Royal MarinesRoyal Marines, Armoured Support Group
Hostile: ExplosionExplosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
14/05/09
Evison, Mark
Lt
26
LondonDulwich
Army1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: ShotDied in hospital in Birmingham after shooting in HelmandFull story
HelmandHaji Halem
12/05/09
Binnie, Sean
Cpl
22
Belfast
ArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: ShotDied from a bullet wound while on a routine patrolFull story
HelmandMusa Qala region
07/05/09
Ross, Ben
Sgt
34
GwyneddBangor
ArmyRoyal Military Police, 173 Provost Company, 3rd Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull story
HelmandGereshk
07/05/09
Pun, Kumar
Cpl
31
Western NepalParbat
Army1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Foxtrot Company
Hostile: ExplosionSuicide Improvised Explosive Device attackFull story
HelmandGereshk
07/05/09
Sheldon, Adrian
Rifleman
25
NottinghamshireKirkby-in-Ashfield
Army2nd Battalion The Rifles, 2 Rifles Battle Group North
Hostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull story
HelmandSangin
07/05/09
Fasfous, Tobie
L/Sgt
29
South WalesBridgend
Army1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by explosion while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandGereshk area
28/04/09
John, Dean
Cpl
25
South WalesPort Talbot
ArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full story
HelmandGarmsir area
15/03/09
Stiff, Graeme
Cpl
24
LincolnshireGrimsby
ArmyEnlisted into Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while travelling in a Jackal armoured vehicle.Full story
HelmandGarmsir area
15/03/09
Harkett, Christopher
L/Cpl
22
Neath Port TalbotPontardawe
ArmyRoyal Welsh Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionInjured while on foot patrol and died at the sceneFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
14/03/09
Upton, Paul
L/Cpl
31
GloucestershireChepstow
Army1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull story
HelmandGereshk area
25/02/09
Gaden, Tom
Cpl
24
GloucestershireChepstow
Army1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull story
HelmandGereshk area
25/02/09
Laski, Michael
Marine
21
Liverpool
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ShotFatally wounded after being hit by enemy fireFull story
HelmandSangin area
25/02/09
Gunn, Jamie
Rifleman
21
GloucestershireChepstow
Army1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an enemy improvised explosive deviceFull story
HelmandGereshk area
25/02/09
Kingscott, Stephen
L/Cpl
22
DevonPlymouth
Army1st Battalion The Rifles
HostileDied after coming under fire while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
16/02/09
Smith, Darren
Marine
27
LancashireFleetwood
Royal Marines45 Commando, X-ray Company
Hostile: ShotDied from wounds sustained after being shot at by enemy units on patrol.Full story
HelmandSouth west of Sangin
14/02/09
Nield, Daniel
Cpl
31
GloucestershireCheltenham
Army1st Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: Rocket attackDied from injuries sustained while on a joint UK and Afghan National Army patrolFull story
HelmandMusa Qala, north of
30/01/09
Robinson, Richard
Cpl
21
CornwallSaltash
Army1st Battalion The Rifles
Hostile: ShotHit by enemy fire while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandSangin, north of
17/01/09
Winter, Danny
Cpl
28
ManchesterStockport
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull story
HelmandGereshk
14/01/09
Sawyer, Tom
Capt
26
Herts
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion while on a missionFull story
HelmandGereshk
14/01/09
Mackin, Travis
Marine
22
Plymouth
Royal Marines45 Commando, Security Sector Reform Group
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in an explosion during a routine patrol.Full story
HelmandKajaki
11/01/09
Reed, Christopher
Sjt
25
DevonPlymouth
Army6th Battalion, The Rifles
Hostile: ExplosionDied in a routine patrolFull story
HelmandGarmsir
01/01/09
Elms, Liam
Cpl
26
Wigan
Royal Marines45 Commando, Z Company
Hostile: ExplosionKilled during a routine patrolFull story
HelmandSangin area
31/12/08
Whatley, Ben
L/Cpl
20
NorfolkKings Lynn
Royal Marines42 Commando, Lima Company
HostileKilled by enemy fire while on a missionFull story
HelmandNad-e-Ali
24/12/08
Deering, Robert
Cpl
33
Birmingham
Royal MarinesCommando Logistics Regiment
ExplosionKilled by explosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah, north-west of
21/12/08
Nash, Stuart
Rifleman
21
AustraliaSydney
Army1st Battalion The Rifles, Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) Battle Group
HostileShot while providing cover for colleagues from compound rooftopFull story
HelmandNad Ali
17/12/08
Lewis, Aaron
Lt
26
Essex
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: AttackDied from injuries caused as a result of enemy fireFull story
HelmandGereshk area
15/12/08
Fellows, Steven
L/Cpl
26
BucksHigh Wycombe
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion while on patrol in Jackal armoured vehicleFull story
HelmandSangin area
12/12/08
Birch, Marc
Cpl
26
Northampton-shireKingsthorpe
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull story
HelmandSangin, south of
12/12/08
Manuel, John
Sgt
38
Tyne and WearGateshead
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull story
HelmandSangin, south of
12/12/08
Davies, Damian
Marine
27
ShropshireTelford
Royal MarinesCommando Logistics Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in explosion caused by 13-year-old suspected suicide bomberFull story
HelmandSangin, south of
12/12/08
Sparks, Georgie
Marine
19
EssexEpping
Royal Marines42 Commando
Hostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
27/11/08
Evans, Tony
Marine
20
Tyne and WearSunderland
Royal Marines42 Commando
Hostile: AttackAttacked with rocket-propelled grenades while on the roof of a buildingFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
27/11/08
Lucas, Alexander
Marine
24
Edinburgh
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionInjured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)Full story
HelmandKajaki area
24/11/08
Dura, Krishna- bahadur
Colour Sgt
36
Lamjung District, western Nepal
ArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionFirst fatal attack on a Warrior tank; vehicle struck by explosive device.Full story
HelmandMusa Qala region
15/11/08
McKibben, Robert
Marine
32
Irish RepublicCounty Mayo
Royal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support Group
Hostile: ExplosionExplosion while on patrol with Afghan forcesFull story
HelmandGamsir district
12/11/08
Dunstan, Neil
Marine
32
Bournemouth
Royal Marines3 Commando Brigade, UK Landing Force Command Support Group
Hostile: ExplosionExplosion while on joint patrol with Afghan forcesFull story
HelmandGamsir district
12/11/08
Rai, Yubraj
Rifleman
28
NepalKhotang
Army2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Hostile: ShotDied from gunshot wounds while on an operation against the TalebanFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
04/11/08
Munday, James
Trooper
21
Birmingham
ArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment, D Squadron
Hostile: ExplosionDied in explosionFull story
HelmandGarmsir area
15/10/08
Mason, Nicky
L/Cpl
26
EssexAveley
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionDied when a booby-trap device was triggered while on routine patrolFull story
HelmandKajaki area
13/09/08
Rawstron, Jason
Pte
23
LancashireClayton-Le-Moors
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot during firefight with Taleban forcesFull story
HelmandKajaki area
12/09/08
O'Donnell, Gary
Warrant Officer Class 2
40
Edinburgh
ArmyRoyal Logistic Corps
Hostile: ExplosionKilled while trying to clear an improvised explosive device.Full story
HelmandMusa Qala
10/09/08
Cupples, Justin
Ranger
29
County Cavan, Ireland
ArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionDied when an improvised explosive device was triggered while on routine patrolFull story
HelmandSangin
04/09/08
Dempsey, Barry
Cpl
29
Ayrshire
ArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: ExplosionDied after insurgents exploded a roadside bombFull story
HelmandGereshk
18/08/08
Bland, Wayne
Signaller
21
West YorkshireLeeds
Army16 Signal Regiment, Motor Transport Troop as part of Kabul Support Unit
Hostile: Suicide bombDied after suicide bomber drove a car into a convoy.Full story
Kabul
11/08/08
Cowton, Peter
Pte
25
HampshireBasingstoke
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionDied after an explosion during a clash with Taleban fighters.Full story
HelmandSangin area
29/07/08
Mathews, Jonathan
Sgt
35
Edinburgh
ArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, 4th Battalion
Hostile: ShotReceived a single gunshot wound while on foot patrolFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
28/07/08
Rowe, Kenneth
L/Cpl
24
Newcastle
ArmyRoyal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment
Hostile: ShotCame under insurgent fire while on routine patrol.Full story
HelmandSangin area
24/07/08
Barnes, Jason
Cpl
25
DevonExeter
ArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle hit a suspected improvised explosive device after his patrol came under enemy fire.Full story
HelmandKajaki area
22/07/08
Johnson, James
L/Cpl
31
ArmyRoyal Regiment of Scotland, B Company 5th Battalion
Explosion: LandmineStepped on landmineFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
28/06/08
Shirley, Dan
Warrant Officer Class 2
32
Leicester
Army13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
Accident: Road trafficVehicle overturned on patrolFull story
Helmand
27/06/08
Whittaker, Joe
Pte
20
WarwickshireStratford-upon-Avon
ArmyParachute Regiment, 4th Battalion (attached to 2nd Battalion)
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in blast while checking for minesFull story
HelmandUpper Sangin Valley
24/06/08
Williams, Michael
Warrant Officer Class 2
40
Cardiff
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotFirefight with TalebanFull story
HelmandUpper Sangin Valley
24/06/08
Bryant, Sarah
Cpl
26
CumbriaCarlisle
ArmyIntelligence Corps
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
17/06/08
Larkin, Richard
L/Cpl
39
WorcestershireCookley
ArmySpecial Air Service
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
17/06/08
Reeve, Sean Robert
Cpl
28
East SussexBrighton
ArmySpecial Air Service
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in an explosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
17/06/08
Stout, Paul
31
ArmySpecial Air Service
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in explosionFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
17/06/08
Doherty, Jeff
Pte
20
West MidlandsCoventry
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full story
HelmandGereshk
12/06/08
Bateman, James
L/Cpl
29
MiddlesexStaines
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotOne of two soldiers killed after coming under fire while on patrol.Full story
HelmandGereshk
12/06/08
Murray, David
Pte
19
CumbriaCarlisle
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full story
HelmandSangin area
08/06/08
Gamble, Daniel
Pte
22
East SussexUckfield
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full story
HelmandSangin area
08/06/08
Cuthbertson, Nathan
Pte
19
Tyne and WearSunderland
ArmyParachute Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Suicide bombKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full story
HelmandSangin area
08/06/08
Gostick, Dale
Marine
22
OxfordshireOxford
Royal Marines3 Troop Armoured Support Company
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle caught in blast.Full story
HelmandSangin area
25/05/08
Thompson, James
27
Tyne and WearWhitley Bay
Army
ExplosionKilled in blast while patrolling on foot.Full story
HelmandMusa Qala
19/05/08
Babakobau, Ratu
Trooper
29
Fiji
ArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment
LandmineKilled after vehicle hit a landmine during a routine patrol.Full story
HelmandNowzad
02/05/08
Pearson, Robert
Trooper
22
LincsGrimsby
ArmyQueens Royal Lancers Regiment
Hostile: LandmineKilled in suspected mine explosion while travelling in convoyFull story
Helmand
21/04/08
Thompson, Gary
Senior Aircraftman
51
Nottingham
RAFRoyal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full story
Kandahar
13/04/08
Livingstone, Graham
Senior Aircraftman
23
Strathclyde
RAFRAF Regiment
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full story
Kandahar
13/04/08
Thornton, John
Lt
22
DorsetFerndown
Royal Marines40 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full story
HelmandKajaki area
30/03/08
Marsh, David
Marine
23
South YorkshireSheffield
Royal Marines40 Commando
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full story
HelmandKajaki area
30/03/08
Mulvihill, Damian
Cpl
32
DevonPlymouth
Royal Marines40 Commando, Alpha company
Hostile: ExplosionKilled by an explosion while on patrol.Full story
HelmandSangin area
20/02/08
Lawrence, Damian
Cpl
25
North YorkshireScarborough
ArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: LandmineKilled after stepping on a landmine while on patrol.Full story
HelmandKajaki area
17/02/08
Gardiner, Darryl
Cpl
25
WiltshireSalisbury
ArmyRoyal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by mine strikeFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
20/01/08
Johnson, Lee
Sgt
33
Stockton-on-Tees
ArmyYorkshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionVehicle hit by explosion, caused by suspected landmine, which also seriously injured a colleague.Full story
HelmandMusa Qala
08/12/07
Sadler, Jack
Trooper
21
DevonExeter
ArmyHonourable Artillery Company, 4/73 Special Observation Battery, Brigade Reconnaissance Force
Hostile: ExplosionHis vehicle was hit by an explosion, which also injured two colleaguesFull story
Southern AfghanistanHelmand
04/12/07
McDermid, John
Capt
43
Glasgow
ArmyRoyal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: ExplosionWhile leading a patrol his vehicle was hit by an IED, killing Capt McDermid and wounding one other.Full story
HelmandSangin
14/11/07
Alderton, Jake
L/Cpl
22
LondonBexley
Army36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field Squadron
Accident: Road trafficHis vehicle left the road while crossing a bridge. L/Cpl Alderton was pronounced dead at the scene, two others were injured.Full story
HelmandSangin
09/11/07
Roberts, Alexis
Major
32
Kent
ArmyRoyal Gurkha Rifles, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionReturning to base after an operation when killed by improvised explosive device. Two other soldiers injuredFull story
KandaharNear airfield base
04/10/07
Tunnicliffe, Brian
Pte
33
DerbyshireIlkeston
ArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Accident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull story
HelmandNear Gereshk
20/09/07
Newman, Phillip
Colour Sgt
36
West MidlandsCoventry
ArmyMercian Regiment, 4th Battalion
Accident: Road trafficDied during re-supply mission when Pinzgauer vehicle came off the road and overturnedFull story
HelmandNear Gereshk
20/09/07
Violino, Ivano
L/Cpl
29
KentMaidstone
Army36 Engineer Regiment, 20 Field Squadron
Hostile: ExplosionDied in explosion while commanding a vehicle in convoy. Second soldier injuredFull story
HelmandNear Gereshk
17/09/07
Brelsford, Craig
Sgt
25
NottsNottingham
ArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot during firefight trying to rescue wounded colleagues after falling behind enemy lines. One of casualties included Pte Botha, who also diedFull story
HelmandGarmsir
08/09/07
Botha, Johan
Pte
25
South AfricaPretoria
ArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot during firefight behind enemy lines when patrol came under attackFull story
HelmandGarmsir
08/09/07
Wright, Damian
Pte
23
NottsMansfield
ArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
05/09/07
Ford, Ben
Pte
18
DerbyshireChesterfield
ArmyMercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), 2nd Battalion
Hostile: Explosion during fightingOne of two killed during fighting with the Taleban. Civilian interpreter killed. Third soldier woundedFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
05/09/07
Bridge, Christopher
Senior Aircraftman
20
South YorkshireSheffield
RAF51 Squadron, RAF Regiment, C flight
ExplosionBlast also killed a civilian interpreter and left two other servicemen injuredFull story
KandaharAirfield
30/08/07
Thrumble, John
Pte
21
EssexChelmsford
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull story
HelmandKajaki area
23/08/07
McClure, Aaron
Pte
19
SuffolkIpswich
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull story
HelmandKajaki area
23/08/07
Foster, Robert
Pte
19
EssexHarlow
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
"Friendly fire": Air attackOne of three killed when US F15 providing air support to ground troops dropped bombFull story
HelmandKajaki area
23/08/07
Hicks, David
Capt
26
BerkshireWokingham
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) Company
Hostile: AttackPatrol base attacked by small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades and indirect fire. Five others injuredFull story
HelmandSangin, north-east of
11/08/07
Rawson, Tony
Pte
27
EssexDagenham
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, C (Essex) Company
Hostile: AttackPatrol to "disrupt enemy activity" came under fire from TalebanFull story
HelmandJusyalay, north-east of Sangin
10/08/07
Jones, Michael
L/Cpl
26
North YorkshireNewbald
Royal Marines
Hostile: ShotKilled in gun battle with Taleban during "special mission"Full story
Nimruz
29/07/07
Keen, Barry
Sgt
34
County DurhamGateshead
ArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment, attached to 245 Signal Squadron
Hostile: Mortar attackKilled on fourth day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull story
HelmandMirmandab
27/07/07
Atherton, David
Guardsman
25
Manchester
ArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion, 3 Company
Hostile: ShotKilled on third day of operation against Taleban in Upper Gereshk ValleyFull story
HelmandMirmandab
26/07/07
Hawkins, Alex
L/Cpl
22
NorfolkEast Dereham
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionReturning to base after routine patrol in Vector vehicle. Two other soldiers injuredFull story
HelmandSangin
25/07/07
Hickey, Daryl
Guardsman
27
Birmingham
ArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ShotPart of team providing cover fire as platoon assaulted Taleban positionFull story
HelmandGereshk area
12/07/07
Wilkinson, Dave
Sgt
33
KentAshford
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 19 Regiment, attached to Grenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: BombVehicle hit by explosion after patrol also attacked with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Four others injuredFull story
HelmandGereshk
01/07/07
Dolan, Sean
Capt
40
CheshireChester
ArmyWorcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: Mortar attackPart of group "observing a substantial force of Taleban fighters" when attack was launchedFull story
HelmandQaleh-e-Gaz, Sangin Valley
30/06/07
Wright, Thomas
Drummer
21
DerbyshireRipley
ArmyWorcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionPart of group in armoured snatch Land Rover, surveying "site for a new road project"
HelmandLashkar Gah, Babaji area
24/06/07
Downes, Neil
Guardsman
20
Manchester
ArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: AmbushDied after Land Rover hit by explosion during patrol with the Afghan National ArmyFull story
HelmandSangin
09/06/07
Sandford, Paul
L/Cpl
23
NottsNottingham
ArmyWorcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot while on patrol with his company clearing a Taleban compoundFull story
HelmandUpper Gereshk Valley
06/06/07
Gilyeat, Mike
Cpl
28
MerseysideSouthport
ArmyRoyal Military Police
Hostile: Air crashDied with five US crew and a Canadian colleague in a Nato helicopter crashFull story
HelmandKajaki area
30/05/07
Bonner, Darren
Cpl
31
NorfolkGorleston
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, A (Norfolk) Company
Hostile: ExplosionConvoy came under attack east of HyderabadFull story
HelmandGereshk area
28/05/07
Probyn, Daniel
Guardsman
22
West MidlandsTipton
ArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ExplosionKilled in attack on patrol, which left four others injuredFull story
HelmandGarmsir
26/05/07
Davey, George
L/Cpl
23
SuffolkBeccles
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion
Accident: ShotShot himself in what MoD described as "a tragic firearms accident"Full story
HelmandSangin
20/05/07
Davison, Simon
Guardsman
22
Newcastle
ArmyGrenadier Guards, 1st Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot in attack by eight to 10 lightly armed Taleban fighters, while manning a checkpointFull story
HelmandGarmsir
03/05/07
Gray, Chris
Pte
19
LeicsLeicester
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment, 1st Battalion, A Company
Hostile: ShotKilled by small arms fire in a "fierce firefight" with Taleban fightersFull story
HelmandNow Zad
13/04/07
Smith, Michael
Warrant Officer Class 2
39
Liverpool
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Grenade attackKilled in a grenade attack on the UK base in SanginFull story
HelmandSangin
08/03/07
Reddy, Benjamin
Marine
22
BerkshireAscot
Royal Marines42 Commando, K Company
Hostile: ShotKilled when his unit came under fire during a "clearance" operationFull story
HelmandKajaki area
06/03/07
Clark, Ross
Lance Bombardier
25
South Africa
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Rocket attackOne of two UK soldiers killed during a Nato-led International Security Assistance Force operationFull story
HelmandSangin
03/03/07
McLaughlin, Liam
Lance Bombardier
21
Lancashire
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
Hostile: Rocket attackOne of two UK soldiers killed during a Nato-led International Security Assistance Force operationFull story
HelmandSangin
03/03/07
Holland, Jonathan
Marine
23
LancashireChorley
Royal Marines45 Commando, Whiskey Company
LandmineDied as a result of injuries sustained during a patrol in the Sangin ValleyFull story
HelmandSangin
21/02/07
Summers, Scott
Marine
23
SussexCrawley
Royal Marines42 Commando
Accident: Road trafficDriving a Pinzgauer vehicle in a convoy when accident happened on 4 February. After initial treatment flown back to UK, where he diedFull story
Helmand
21/02/07
Ford, Mathew
L/Cpl
30
LincsImmingham
Royal Marines45 Commando
n/a: ShotShot while attacking an insurgent base, but unclear whether it was by 'friendly fire' or the TalibanFull story
HelmandGarmsir
15/01/07
Curry, Thomas
Marine
21
LondonWanstead
Royal Marines42 Commando
Hostile: ShotDied during a mission to clear Taleban positionsFull story
HelmandKajaki
13/01/07
Dwyer, James
Lance Bombardier
22
South Africa
ArmyRoyal Artillery, 29 Commando Regiment
LandmineKilled when his vehicle hit an anti-tank mine during a mission in the desertFull story
HelmandGarmsir, desert south of
27/12/06
Watson, Richard
Marine
23
SurreyCaterham
Royal MarinesRoyal Marines, 42 Commando
Hostile: ShotKilled when patrol came under attack from the TalebanFull story
HelmandNow Zad
12/12/06
Wigley, Jonathan
Marine
21
LeicsMelton Mowbray
Royal Marines45 Commando, Zulu Company
"Friendly fire"Coroner ruled that human error was partly to blame, after Marine Wigley was hit by gunfire from a US F-18 jetFull story
HelmandGarmsir
05/12/06
Wright, Gary
Marine
22
Stirl'shireBlanefield
Royal Marines45 Commando
Hostile: Suicide bombDied following attack on military convoyFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
19/10/06
McCulloch, Luke
L/Cpl
21
KentGillingham
ArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: AttackKilled in Taleban attack on patrol, which left three other soldiers injuredFull story
HelmandSangin
06/09/06
Wright, Mark
Cpl
27
Edinburgh
ArmyParachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
LandmineDied when his patrol got trapped in an unmarked minefield and a rescue helicopter set off a mine.Full story
HelmandKajaki
06/09/06
Muirhead, Paul
L/Cpl
29
WarksBearley
ArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: AttackFatally injured in Taleban attack on base on 1 September, which also killed Ranger Anare DraivaFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
06/09/06
O'Donnell, Craig
Pte
24
Dun'shireClydebank
ArmyArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
Hostile: Suicide bombKilled in a suicide bomb attack, which also left four Afghan civilians deadFull story
Kabul
04/09/06
Nicholas, Gareth
Flt Lt
40
CornwallNewquay
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Mitchelmore, Leigh
Flt Lt
28
DorsetBournemouth
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Johnson, Steven
Flt Lt
38
NottsCollingham
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Bell, Gerard
Flt Sgt
48
CambsEly
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Davies, Adrian
Flt Sgt
49
BucksAmersham
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Langton, John
Sgt
29
Liverpool
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Knight, Benjamin
Sgt
25
SomersetBridgwater
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Beattie, Stephen
Flt Sgt
42
Dundee
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Andrews, Gary
Flt Sgt
48
MorayFochabers
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Swarbrick, Steve
Flt Lt
28
Liverpool
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Quilliam, Gary
Sgt
42
MorayshireForres, Moray
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Dicketts, Oliver
Cpl
27
East SussexWadhurst
ArmyParachute Regiment
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Windall, Joseph
Marine
22
BucksHazlemere
Royal Marines
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Squires, Allan
Flt Lt
39
WirralClatterbridge
RAF120 Squadron
Accident: Air crashOne of 14 British personnel killed when Nimrod MR2 aircraft crashed. Fuel leak thought to be responsibleFull story
Kandahar
02/09/06
Draiva, Anare
Ranger
27
Fiji
ArmyRoyal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: AttackKilled in attack on base, which also led to the death of L/Cpl Paul MuirheadFull story
Helmand
01/09/06
Hetherington, Jonathan
L/Cpl
22
ArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare)
Hostile: ShotKilled fighting rebels during an assault on his platoon houseFull story
HelmandMusa Qala
27/08/06
Budd, Bryan
Cpl
29
North YorkshireRipon
ArmyParachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: ShotSingle-handedly stormed Taleban position, saving seven colleagues. Awarded posthumous Victoria CrossFull story
HelmandSangin
20/08/06
Tansey, Sean
L/Cpl
26
Tyne and WearWashington
ArmyLife Guards
AccidentKilled as he repaired a damaged Scimitar tankFull story
HelmandSangin area
12/08/06
Reeves, Leigh
Pte
25
LeicsLeicester
ArmyRoyal Logistic Corps
Accident: Road trafficA driver, Pte Reeves died in an accident in which no-one else was injuredFull story
KabulCamp Souter
09/08/06
Cutts, Andrew
Pte
19
NottsMansfield
ArmyRoyal Logistic Corps, Air Assault Support Regiment
"Friendly fire"A coroner recorded a narrative verdict on Pte Cutt's death in January 2008, saying that it was more likely than not, the result of 'friendly fire'.Full story
HelmandMusa Qala
06/08/06
Johnson, Ralph
2nd Lt
24
BerkshireWindsor
ArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: AttackOne of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killingFull story
Helmand
01/08/06
Nicholls, Ross
L/Cpl
27
Edinburgh
ArmyHousehold Cavalry Regiment
Hostile: AttackOne of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killingFull story
Helmand
01/08/06
Eida, Alex
Capt
29
SurreyCoulsdon
ArmyRoyal Horse Artillery
Hostile: AttackOne of three killed when patrol attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns. Inquest verdict: Unlawful killingFull story
Helmand
01/08/06
Jackson, Damien
Pte
19
Tyne and WearSouth Shields
ArmyParachute Regiment, 3rd Battalion
Hostile: ShotShot in firefight with Taleban during operation to clear helicopter landing siteFull story
HelmandSangin area
05/07/06
Thorpe, Peter
Cpl
27
CumbriaBarrow-in-Furness
ArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, in Afghanistan with 3rd Para Battlegroup
Hostile: AttackOne of two soldiers killed when rocket-propelled grenade hit government compound. Afghan interpeter also killedFull story
HelmandSangin
05/07/06
Hashmi, Jabron
L/Cpl
24
Birmingham
ArmyIntelligence Corps, attached to Royal Corps of Signals, in Afghanistan with 3rd Para Battlegroup
Hostile: AttackOne of two soldiers killed when rocket-propelled grenade hit government compound. Afghan interpeter also killedFull story
HelmandSangin
01/07/06
Patten, David
Capt
38
County LondonderryAghadowey, near Coleraine
ArmyParachute Regiment
Hostile: AttackOne of two soldiers killed in gun battle after raid to capture four Taleban membersFull story
HelmandSangin
27/06/06
Bartlett, Paul
Sgt
35
Royal Marines
Hostile: AttackOne of two soldiers killed in gun battle after raid to capture four Taleban membersFull story
HelmandSangin
27/06/06
Philippson, Jim
Capt
29
HertsSt Albans
Army7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
Hostile: ShotPatrol involved in a firefight against suspected Taleban forces, with two other soldiers seriously injuredFull story
Helmand
11/06/06
Craddock, Peter
L/Cpl
31
BerkshireNewbury
ArmyRoyal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Accident: Road trafficVehicle hit a tractor on L/Cpl Craddock's last patrol of tour of dutyFull story
HelmandLashkar Gah
27/03/06
Cridge, Mark
Cpl
25
ArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 7 Signal Regiment
SuicideAccording to the coroner's report from 2007 Corporal Cridge killed himself.Full story
HelmandCamp Bastion
22/03/06
Sherwood, Steven
L/Cpl
23
HerefordshireRoss-on-Wye
ArmyRoyal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Hostile: AmbushConvoy came under fire, leaving five other soldiers injuredFull story
BalkhMazar-e-Sharif
29/10/05
Kitulagoda, Jonathan
Pte
23
DevonPlymouth
ArmyRifle Volunteers (TA)
Hostile: Suicide bombKilled in attack near military base which injured four other UK soldiersFull story
Kabul
28/01/04
Gregory, John
Cpl
30
North YorkshireCatterick
ArmyRoyal Logistic Corps
Suicide: ShotCpl Gregory shot dead Sgt Robert Busuttil at a barbecue, then killed himselfFull story
KabulInternational Airport Base
17/08/02
Busuttil, Robert
Sgt
30
Swansea
ArmyRoyal Logistic Corps
Unlawful killing: ShotShot dead at a barbecue by Cpl John Gregory, who then commited suicideFull story
KabulInternational Airport Base
17/08/02
George, Darren
Pte
23
SurreyPirbright
ArmyRoyal Anglian Regiment
Accident: ShotShot by a colleague who had a 'dizzy spell' while handling a machine gunFull story
Kabul
09/04/02

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