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A British soldier killed in Afghanistan when a patrol vehicle overturned has been named by the Ministry of Defence. A UK soldier killed in Afghanistan when a patrol vehicle overturned has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Warrant Office Dan Shirley.
Warrant Officer Dan Shirley, 32, from Leicester, died in the incident in central Helmand province in southern Afghanistan on Friday night. The 32-year-old, from Leicester, died in the incident in Helmand province in the south of the country on Friday.
Warrant Officer Shirley was serving with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps from Essex. WO Shirley was serving with 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps from Essex.
Following the death of another soldier on Saturday, 110 British personnel have died in Afghanistan since 2001.Following the death of another soldier on Saturday, 110 British personnel have died in Afghanistan since 2001.
WO Shirley was on patrol from Sangin to the British base at Camp Bastion when the incident happened.WO Shirley was on patrol from Sangin to the British base at Camp Bastion when the incident happened.
The WMIK vehicle he was travelling in rolled over and trapped him underneath.The WMIK vehicle he was travelling in rolled over and trapped him underneath.
He was a perfect role model for young soldiers. He was fit, irrepressibly enthusiastic and superbly professional Lt Col R J McNeilCommanding officerHe was a perfect role model for young soldiers. He was fit, irrepressibly enthusiastic and superbly professional Lt Col R J McNeilCommanding officer
Two other soldiers were injured but their injuries were not life threatening.Two other soldiers were injured but their injuries were not life threatening.
WO Shirley's commanding officer, Lt Col R J McNeil, said: "The loss of Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley has come as a huge shock to every member of the regiment.WO Shirley's commanding officer, Lt Col R J McNeil, said: "The loss of Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley has come as a huge shock to every member of the regiment.
"He was known to all and universally respected. More than that, he was liked and admired."He was known to all and universally respected. More than that, he was liked and admired.
"He was a perfect role model for young soldiers. He was fit, irrepressibly enthusiastic and superbly professional.""He was a perfect role model for young soldiers. He was fit, irrepressibly enthusiastic and superbly professional."
WO Shirley joined the Army in August 1992 with 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment.WO Shirley joined the Army in August 1992 with 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley in this tragic incident.Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley in this tragic incident.
"He was a model soldier and his professionalism and determination was an inspiration to all his colleagues.""He was a model soldier and his professionalism and determination was an inspiration to all his colleagues."
A total of 13 British service personnel, including the first woman, Cpl Sarah Bryant, 26, have been killed in Afghanistan since 8 June.A total of 13 British service personnel, including the first woman, Cpl Sarah Bryant, 26, have been killed in Afghanistan since 8 June.