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Iraq bomb attack soldier is named Iraq bomb attack soldier is named
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A British soldier killed in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq on Friday has been named as Private Luke Daniel Simpson.A British soldier killed in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq on Friday has been named as Private Luke Daniel Simpson.
The explosion five miles south east of the Basra also injured three other soldiers, one of them critically.The explosion five miles south east of the Basra also injured three other soldiers, one of them critically.
Private Simpson, 21, from Howdon, East Yorkshire, was a member of the 1st Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment, the Ministry of Defence said.Private Simpson, 21, from Howdon, East Yorkshire, was a member of the 1st Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment, the Ministry of Defence said.
The death brought the total number of UK troops killed as a result of hostile action in Iraq since 2003 to 101.The death brought the total number of UK troops killed as a result of hostile action in Iraq since 2003 to 101.
The total number of UK troops killed in operations is 132.
The MoD said the soldiers were returning to base from a routine patrol when the device detonated.The MoD said the soldiers were returning to base from a routine patrol when the device detonated.
Private Simpson, who was known as "Boob" to friends, joined the Army at the age of 16. Personal pride
His father served with the 1st Battalion as a Sergeant Major. Private Simpson, who was known as "Boob" to friends, had two sisters.
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Jackson, said: "Private Luke Simpson stood out as a young soldier with the highest personal and professional credentials. He joined the Army at the age of 16 and saw service in both Northern Ireland and Bosnia before being deployed to Iraq in November 2006.
His dedication to duty, personal pride in soldiering and selfless commitment to his comrades is an inspiration to us all Lt Col Andrew Jackson
His father also served with the 1st Battalion as a Sergeant Major.
Commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Jackson, said: "Private Luke Simpson stood out as a young soldier with the highest personal and professional credentials.
"He had the potential to go far and his dedication to duty, personal pride in soldiering and selfless commitment to his comrades is an inspiration to us all.""He had the potential to go far and his dedication to duty, personal pride in soldiering and selfless commitment to his comrades is an inspiration to us all."
Colleagues in A Company said Star Wars and TV comedy fan Private Simpson was someone who always put others before himself.
"His loss is devastating as he was such a positive influence on the platoon. He never complained and always made light of difficulties. He was simply a great soldier to have around and be around," said Sgt Chris McConaghy.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "The death of Private Luke Simpson near Basra in Iraq on Friday is very sad news, and my thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and comrades at this difficult time."
He said attempts to undermine British efforts to improve the lives of the Iraqi people would not succeed.
"We are very proud of the professionalism and courage shown by our Armed Forces serving on operations around the world," he said.