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A marine who died in Afghanistan after a battle with Taleban fighters has been named as Jonathan Wigley, of Zulu Company 45 Commando Royal Marines.A marine who died in Afghanistan after a battle with Taleban fighters has been named as Jonathan Wigley, of Zulu Company 45 Commando Royal Marines.
He died following the battle in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.He died following the battle in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.
Marine Wigley, 21, was from Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Another serviceman was injured in the battle.Marine Wigley, 21, was from Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Another serviceman was injured in the battle.
The fighting came during an operation aimed at dislodging Taleban forces responsible for attacks on the village of Garmsir.The fighting came during an operation aimed at dislodging Taleban forces responsible for attacks on the village of Garmsir.
He was wounded and airlifted to the UK military hospital at Camp Bastion, but died of his injuries.He was wounded and airlifted to the UK military hospital at Camp Bastion, but died of his injuries.
Marine Wigley's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Dewar, described him as an "outstanding" Royal Marine who died doing the job he loved.Marine Wigley's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Dewar, described him as an "outstanding" Royal Marine who died doing the job he loved.
The serviceman joined the Royal Marines aged 17. The serviceman joined the Royal Marines aged 17, and was based at RM Condor in Arbroath, Angus.
After Marine Wigley's death was announced on 5 December, Brigadier Jerry Thomas, said: "The thoughts and prayers of all the servicemen and women here in the UK Task Force are with the family and friends of the Royal Marine who lost his life."
And Lieutenant Colonel Andy Price, a spokesman for UK forces in Afghanistan, said the death was "a hard blow to all of the Marines".