Dead British soldier named
Dead British soldier named
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Saturday, 10, Nov 2007 04:51
A British soldier killed in a road accident in Afghanistan yesterday has been named as Lance Corporal Jake Alderton by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The 22-year-old of 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment died after the vehicle in which he was travelling left the road and rolled off a bridge near Sangin in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
An MoD statement confirmed L/Cpl Alderton was confirmed dead at the scene and that another soldier and interpreter were injured in the incident, in which no enemy forces were involved.
Major Gareth Baker RE, Officer Commanding 20 Field Squadron, said: "His loss is sorely felt by all in the Regiment and our thoughts and prayers at this time go to his family who he clearly loved and cherished dearly. He will never be forgotten."
A statement from the soldier's family and girlfriend added: "He was a beacon of light that brightened any room and cheered up anyone lucky enough to meet him.
"He inspired others and asked for nothing and always believed in doing the right thing. He has touched so many people throughout his life in only good ways.
"We are so proud of our brave soldier and he will always be in our hearts and minds and never forgotten."
L/Cpl Alderton had been in the army for almost six years and was sent to Afghanistan in September 2007.
Defence secretary Des Browne offered his condolences to the dead soldier's family and friends.