Repatriation of Lance Corporal Michael Foley
The body of 25-year-old Lance Corporal Michael Foley, of the Adjutant General's Corps, has arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
He was killed whilst guarding the front gate of the UK headquarters in Helmand Province on Monday.
He leaves behind his wife Sophie and their three sons Calum, Warren and Jake. His family said:
"Michael passed away while on operational duty in Afghanistan where he was very proud to be serving his country in support of our combined forces in this theatre of operations."
"He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and everyone privileged to serve with him both on his last tour and during his military career."
Repatriation of fallen servicemen
Mourners lined the streets of Carterton to salute the bodies of three British servicemen killed in Afghanistan.
Tributes paid to servicemen killed by Afghan soldier
Two British servicemen shot dead by an Afghan soldier have been named by the Ministry of Defence.