First UK Military Death in Afghanistan of 2014

Soldier becomes first Afghanistan death of 2014 | Herald Scotland: 

"A soldier from 32 Engineer Regiment has died as a result of non-battle related injuries sustained in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.

The soldier's commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Steve Davies said: "The tragic death of this committed and professional sapper has hit the Task Force Helmand Engineer Group hard; the Corps has lost a rising star, and his squadron has lost a respected comrade and friend."