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07/03/2014
British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
Adam Moralee is the first British soldier to die in Afghanistan this year.
He died after being injured in Camp Bastion on Wednesday while he was preparing equipment to be flown to the country.
The 23-year-old, from Newcastle upon Tyne belonged to the 32 Engineer Regiment, and joined the Royal Engineers at 17.
The young soldier leaves behind parents Lynn and Darren and his fiancee Emma.
Lance Corporal Karl Crosbie, from 4 Troop, 26 Armoured Engineer Squadron, 32 Engineer Regiment, said: "From the outset, it was clear that I had met a truly caring best friend and brother who would have done anything for me.
"Such was our friendship that he asked me to be his best man for his wedding to his fiancee Emma. I was deeply honoured. We were very much like brothers and I will miss him very much."
(CVS/CD)
He died after being injured in Camp Bastion on Wednesday while he was preparing equipment to be flown to the country.
The 23-year-old, from Newcastle upon Tyne belonged to the 32 Engineer Regiment, and joined the Royal Engineers at 17.
The young soldier leaves behind parents Lynn and Darren and his fiancee Emma.
Lance Corporal Karl Crosbie, from 4 Troop, 26 Armoured Engineer Squadron, 32 Engineer Regiment, said: "From the outset, it was clear that I had met a truly caring best friend and brother who would have done anything for me.
"Such was our friendship that he asked me to be his best man for his wedding to his fiancee Emma. I was deeply honoured. We were very much like brothers and I will miss him very much."
(CVS/CD)
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