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| A British soldier killed after his base came under attack in Afghanistan has been named as Captain David Hicks. | A British soldier killed after his base came under attack in Afghanistan has been named as Captain David Hicks. |
| Capt Hicks, 26, from the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died after being injured at the base north-east of Sangin in Helmand province on Saturday. | Capt Hicks, 26, from the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died after being injured at the base north-east of Sangin in Helmand province on Saturday. |
| He was flown by helicopter for treatment, but later died. Five others were also injured in the incident. | |
| Capt Hicks, of C (Essex) Company, was described as an "outstanding officer" who always led from the front. | |
| 'Concern for men' | |
| His commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart Carver, described Capt Hicks as an "outstanding officer" who would be "sorely missed by all members of the battalion". | |
| During the attack on the base, Capt Hicks had "led from the forward position" in order to direct the battle and "provide an inspiring example to his men", he said | |
| He added: "Even after being mortally wounded his only concern was to get back into position to control the fight. | |
| "Highly professional with a genuine concern for his soldiers, he typified the highest standards of leadership and commanded genuine respect from all who served with him." | |
| Capt Hicks' death brings the total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 70. |