MoD names soldier killed in Helmand explosion

Lance Corporal Hill, 23, from Redhill Surrey, was killed as a result of an explosion near Camp Bastion
Lance Corporal Hill, 23, from Redhill Surrey, was killed as a result of an explosion near Camp Bastion
 
 

Saturday, 10, Oct 2009 05:23

By Sarah Garrod.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has named the British soldier killed in Afghanistan on Thursday as Lance Corporal James Hill of the Coldstream Guards.

Lance Corporal Hill, 23, from Redhill Surrey, was killed as a result of an explosion near Camp Bastion in Helmand Province on October 8th.

The MoD described him as "a personable, motivated and intelligent warrior".

Lance Corporal Hill was engaged to Anastasia Newman, and as an only child was described as being very close to his family. His parents Brian and Claire, said: "James was the finest son we could have possibly asked for, we are immensely proud of who he is and all that he has done.

James was immensely caring and always there for us and everyone who needed him, spending time with family and friends was what meant the most to him."

His fiancée, Anastasia added: "James was the most wonderful, caring and loving man you could ever meet and touched the lives of every person he met. James is and always will be the love of my life and I feel so grateful to have had the time I had with him. He will live on forever in my heart and memories until we are together again."

Those who worked with Lance Corporal Hill in the army described him as "superb" and "loyal".

Since operations began in Afghanistan eight years ago, 221 British service personnel have been killed.

Sergeant Tony Bolton, Mortar Platoon Sergeant 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, said: "Jimmy Hill was a true soldier, a warrior, a brother and a friend to us all. His loss will leave a hole in our platoon and hearts that will never be filled, I will miss him. Jimmy's passion for the platoon was second to none. He strove to be the best he could be always, his character and nature was an example and inspiration to all.

"Jimmy will be in our thoughts and actions every single day while we are here, and mine forever."

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