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07/10/2009
Latest Afghan Loss Named
Tributes have been paid to a 20-year-old serviceman killed in Afghanistan this week.
Guardsman Jamie Janes, of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, died in a bomb blast which detoniated near to Nad e-Ali in central Helmand province on Monday.
The solider was on foot patrol at the time of the attack. Three of his colleagues were also wounded in the attack.
The explosion was followed up by an insurgent ambush, which the patrol then had to fight off before evacuating the wounded soldiers.
Guardsman Janes died en route to hospital, the Ministry of Defence said today.
Major Richard Green said Mr Janes "stood tall" amongst his fellow men.
"He was an experienced hand who willingly stepped forward to take on the difficult task of clearing routes, and he gave the less experienced soldiers in his section huge confidence.
"He leaves behind a strong impression and his memory will inspire us. I am hugely proud of him, and humbled by his sacrifice."
Lieutenant Alexander Rawlins, his Platoon Commander, said: "Professionally and socially, he was an integral part of 6 Platoon, good at his job and was always up for a laugh.
"He died as a result of wounds he received whilst on patrol, clearing safe passage for his comrades. He will be sorely missed by the platoon and all who knew him."
Lance Sergeant Arron Harris, his Section Commander, said he will struggle to find somebody as capable and reliable as Jamie.
"As a friend and comrade, although I didn't know him for long, I know the atmosphere won't be the same without him. He will truly be missed."
Guardsman Bradley-Dean Jones, a close friend in his section, said: "I wish Kate, his girlfriend, all my support in the coming times, as we have lost someone very close to us both."
Guardsman Stephen Loader, another close friend, described Jamie as a total professional and a role model to the other lads.
Secretary of State for Defence, Bob Ainsworth, said Jamie had given exemplary service since joining the Army at 16 and had a promising career ahead of him.
"He had already shown his bravery, professionalism and dependability on a previous tour of Afghanistan and was an integral part of his company.
"He also clearly cared deeply about his family and my thoughts are with them at this very sad time."
(PR/KMcA)
Guardsman Jamie Janes, of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, died in a bomb blast which detoniated near to Nad e-Ali in central Helmand province on Monday.
The solider was on foot patrol at the time of the attack. Three of his colleagues were also wounded in the attack.
The explosion was followed up by an insurgent ambush, which the patrol then had to fight off before evacuating the wounded soldiers.
Guardsman Janes died en route to hospital, the Ministry of Defence said today.
Major Richard Green said Mr Janes "stood tall" amongst his fellow men.
"He was an experienced hand who willingly stepped forward to take on the difficult task of clearing routes, and he gave the less experienced soldiers in his section huge confidence.
"He leaves behind a strong impression and his memory will inspire us. I am hugely proud of him, and humbled by his sacrifice."
Lieutenant Alexander Rawlins, his Platoon Commander, said: "Professionally and socially, he was an integral part of 6 Platoon, good at his job and was always up for a laugh.
"He died as a result of wounds he received whilst on patrol, clearing safe passage for his comrades. He will be sorely missed by the platoon and all who knew him."
Lance Sergeant Arron Harris, his Section Commander, said he will struggle to find somebody as capable and reliable as Jamie.
"As a friend and comrade, although I didn't know him for long, I know the atmosphere won't be the same without him. He will truly be missed."
Guardsman Bradley-Dean Jones, a close friend in his section, said: "I wish Kate, his girlfriend, all my support in the coming times, as we have lost someone very close to us both."
Guardsman Stephen Loader, another close friend, described Jamie as a total professional and a role model to the other lads.
Secretary of State for Defence, Bob Ainsworth, said Jamie had given exemplary service since joining the Army at 16 and had a promising career ahead of him.
"He had already shown his bravery, professionalism and dependability on a previous tour of Afghanistan and was an integral part of his company.
"He also clearly cared deeply about his family and my thoughts are with them at this very sad time."
(PR/KMcA)
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