A soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence.
Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment was serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade's Reconnaissance Force when he was killed on Sunday.
The 23-year-old New Zealand-born soldier was killed while on patrol against insurgents in Helmand province.
His family said he had been "immensely proud" to be both a Para and a New Zealander.
A soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment was serving with 16 Air Assault Brigades Reconnaissance For..