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Drummer Drummer Thomas Wright Killed In Afghan
Monday, June 25, 2007
Source: MoD
It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Drummer Thomas Wright, aged 26, from the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, in Afghanistan on Sunday 24 June 2007.
Drummer Wright was killed at around 1000hrs local time, roughly six kilometres outside of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province. His armoured 'Snatch' land rover was escorting a military team surveying the site for a new road project linking several Afghan villages in the Babaji area when it was caught in an explosion.
Four other soldiers were also injured in the explosion and they are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries at the ISAF hospital at Camp Bastion.
Drummer Thomas Wright joined The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 2003. He initially served in B Company as a rifleman and saw overseas service in Kenya and Northern Ireland. He then moved to D (Fire Support) Company where he trained as a Drummer in the Corps of Drums. He subsequently deployed to Belize and most recently to Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 6.
Drummer Wright's dedication, courage and professionalism were all of the highest measure. He was a young but outstanding and committed soldier. Drummer Wright's natural ability, zeal and motivation marked him out as a soldier who had a long and rewarding career ahead of him. He had clear potential to reach the highest ranks. Drummer Wright was a true team player in all sports; he had recently trained and competed in the Regimental Inter-Company boxing competition where with skill, aggression and accuracy, he had battled through to the finals.
Born on 2 November 1985 and from Ripley, Derbyshire, Drummer Wright joined his local Infantry Battalion with his mates from school. They were the soldiers who served alongside him throughout, and who were alongside him when he was tragically killed.
"?Wrighty? was larger than life, loud, outrageous, quirky, a joker and inspirational. Widely respected and admired he was a key member of a tightly knit company. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, girlfriend and mates in this difficult hour."
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Westley MC, Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, said:
"Drummer Wright stood tall within the Company such was his character, skill and ability. He will be best known for his razor sharp wit, numerous tattoos, quirky dress sense and practical jokes. Never shy in coming forward, always in the thick of the action, either in the boxing ring or in the field, on parades or in the block, he was a true regimental character who can never be replaced.
"Drummer Wright was part of a patrol that was delivering Civil and Military Aid to needy people in remote districts when he was killed. He was a talented young soldier who was an accomplished musician, a determined boxer and, first and foremost, one of my fighting men. The tragedy is deepened in that he was killed by people from an area that he and his colleagues were protecting and developing, through the provision of security and reconstruction
Monday, June 25, 2007
Source: MoD
It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Drummer Thomas Wright, aged 26, from the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, in Afghanistan on Sunday 24 June 2007.
Drummer Wright was killed at around 1000hrs local time, roughly six kilometres outside of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province. His armoured 'Snatch' land rover was escorting a military team surveying the site for a new road project linking several Afghan villages in the Babaji area when it was caught in an explosion.
Four other soldiers were also injured in the explosion and they are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries at the ISAF hospital at Camp Bastion.
Drummer Thomas Wright joined The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 2003. He initially served in B Company as a rifleman and saw overseas service in Kenya and Northern Ireland. He then moved to D (Fire Support) Company where he trained as a Drummer in the Corps of Drums. He subsequently deployed to Belize and most recently to Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 6.
Drummer Wright's dedication, courage and professionalism were all of the highest measure. He was a young but outstanding and committed soldier. Drummer Wright's natural ability, zeal and motivation marked him out as a soldier who had a long and rewarding career ahead of him. He had clear potential to reach the highest ranks. Drummer Wright was a true team player in all sports; he had recently trained and competed in the Regimental Inter-Company boxing competition where with skill, aggression and accuracy, he had battled through to the finals.
Born on 2 November 1985 and from Ripley, Derbyshire, Drummer Wright joined his local Infantry Battalion with his mates from school. They were the soldiers who served alongside him throughout, and who were alongside him when he was tragically killed.
"?Wrighty? was larger than life, loud, outrageous, quirky, a joker and inspirational. Widely respected and admired he was a key member of a tightly knit company. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, girlfriend and mates in this difficult hour."
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Westley MC, Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, said:
"Drummer Wright stood tall within the Company such was his character, skill and ability. He will be best known for his razor sharp wit, numerous tattoos, quirky dress sense and practical jokes. Never shy in coming forward, always in the thick of the action, either in the boxing ring or in the field, on parades or in the block, he was a true regimental character who can never be replaced.
"Drummer Wright was part of a patrol that was delivering Civil and Military Aid to needy people in remote districts when he was killed. He was a talented young soldier who was an accomplished musician, a determined boxer and, first and foremost, one of my fighting men. The tragedy is deepened in that he was killed by people from an area that he and his colleagues were protecting and developing, through the provision of security and reconstruction
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