A SOLDIER killed in Afghanistan has been named as Corporal Lloyd Newell.
Cpl Newell, from the Parachute Regiment, is believed to have been in the SAS, and had been stationed in Colchester on and off for several years.
He was killed on Thursday by a small arms fire in Helmand.
Cpl Newell was married with a nine-week-old daughter.
The MoD said they would not be releasing details of his age or where he was from “because of the nature of his work” but paid tribute to him, saying he was a man of integrity and principle and was “cherished by friends”.
They added: “He was a natural and talented soldier who loved his work and the military lifestyle.
“He personified the great British Paratrooper, selfless, humble, cheerful and utterly reliable. “He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a personal test, and always acting in the greater interests of the team.”
He is one of three soldiers to be killed in fighting in just two days.
The total number of service personnel killed in Afghanistan stands at 374.
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