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'Outstanding officer' remembered Army colleagues dead hours apart
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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 died a day after paying tribute to one of his men, also killed in Afghanistan.
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. Captain David Hicks and Private Tony Rawson were colleagues in the C (Essex) Company, 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment.
Pte Rawson was shot on 10 August shortly before 0600 hours local time and Capt Hicks was fatally wounded in an attack at 1320 on 11 August.
Capt Hicks said Rawson's loss would "be deeply felt by all those who knew him".
Capt Hicks, 26, 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.He was flown by helicopter for treatment, but later died. Five others were also injured in the incident.
Capt Hicks, from Wokingham, Berkshire, was described as an "outstanding officer" who always led from the front.Capt Hicks, from Wokingham, Berkshire, was described as an "outstanding officer" who always led from the front.
'Concern for men''Concern for men'
He was a member of C (Essex) Company and his commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart Carver, said he was an "outstanding officer" who would be "sorely missed by all members of the battalion". His commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart Carver, said he was 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 saidDuring 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.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.""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 was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment in 2002.Capt Hicks was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment in 2002.
After tours in Bosnia and Iraq, he went to Helmand province in March this year where he had been involved in a number of clashes.After tours in Bosnia and Iraq, he went to Helmand province in March this year where he had been involved in a number of clashes.
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At the time of his death, he was acting as company commander and had led a number of fighting patrols into Taleban territory.At the time of his death, he was acting as company commander and had led a number of fighting patrols into Taleban territory.
Capt Hicks, who was a keen skier, had been with his girlfriend Nicola since late 2006. He was planning to buy a house with her in Surrey when he returned from Afghanistan.Capt Hicks, who was a keen skier, had been with his girlfriend Nicola since late 2006. He was planning to buy a house with her in Surrey when he returned from Afghanistan.
He was an infantry officer of the highest order, totally dedicated to his work and determined to give 100% in everything he did Major Phil MessengerHe was an infantry officer of the highest order, totally dedicated to his work and determined to give 100% in everything he did Major Phil Messenger
Major Phil Messenger, of C (Essex) Company, described Capt Hicks as "the most professional and dedicated fellow infantry officer" he had ever worked with.Major Phil Messenger, of C (Essex) Company, described Capt Hicks as "the most professional and dedicated fellow infantry officer" he had ever worked with.
"He was an infantry officer of the highest order, totally dedicated to his work and determined to give 100% in everything he did," he added."He was an infantry officer of the highest order, totally dedicated to his work and determined to give 100% in everything he did," he added.
Capt Hicks' death brings the total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 70.Capt Hicks' death brings the total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 70.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said his death had been "tragic".Defence Secretary Des Browne said his death had been "tragic".
He added: "The loss of such a dedicated and talented officer is truly sad and I would like to express my sincere condolences to his family.He added: "The loss of such a dedicated and talented officer is truly sad and I would like to express my sincere condolences to his family.
"My thoughts are also with the men of the Royal Anglians who Capt Hicks led so courageously in battle.""My thoughts are also with the men of the Royal Anglians who Capt Hicks led so courageously in battle."