Solider killed in Afghanistan was 'dedicated husband father and soldier'
Tributes to LCpl Michael Foley, nicknamed 'Axel' have continued to pour in. LCpl Foley leaves behind wife, Sophie, and three young children, Calum, Warren and Jake.
– Staff Sergeant Anthony Howley, Chief Clerk, Headquarters 20th Armoured Brigade"I have known Axel a little over 12 months, a fellow proud northerner from Lancashire! Axel was an absolute star, a person I held in huge regard, a dedicated husband, father and soldier.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, never a complainer; the zeal and energy for life he possessed is rare, backed up with a cracking sense of humour.
Nelson soldier's body to be repatriated
The repatriation is set to take place of three British servicemen, one of whom came from Lancashire, who were killed in Afghanistan.
Tributes to soldier killed by rogue Afghan gunman
Tributes have been paid to a soldier from Nelson in killed in Afghanistan as a rogue Afghan soldier turned on British troops.