Soldier expecting first child
A young soldier killed in Afghanistan had been expecting his first child. Friends of Private Daniel Wade, 20, said he had been "really excited" at the prospect of becoming a father with his girlfriend, Emma.
Friend Lewis Dixon, 20, said: "Daniel was a cadet, the Army was his dream. I saw him in town ... he was talking to me, saying his girlfriend was pregnant. She is having a girl. He was really excited. He was happy, really excited about it, it seemed he could not wait to get back."
Mr Dixon, a former soldier himself before being medically discharged, added: "In the Army you are not just a soldier, you are a band of brothers. It has hit a lot of people massively. He was popular and lovable - you couldn't speak to him without a smile on your face. He's done his duty."
Mr Dixon laid flowers outside Pte Wade's home, stood to attention, saluted and walked away in tears.
Commanding Officer pays tribute to his men
A moving tribute has been made to six British soldiers killed in Afghanistan by Commanding Officer Lt Colonel Zac Stenning.
Wilts Soldiers: All under 21
Five Wiltshire soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been named by the Ministry of Defence today.