Corporal
The Parachute Regiment
British Army
Aged 32
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Cpl Newell was fatally wounded by small arms fire while on operations in Helmand province. He was reportedly a member of the elite SAS special forces and died during a firefight with Taliban insurgents.
Military officials did not release further details but said he was "a man of integrity and principle. He was a natural and talented soldier who loved his work and the military lifestyle. He personified the great British Paratrooper – selfless, humble, cheerful and utterly reliable. He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a personal test, and always acting in the greater interests of the team. He attracted friends easily and cared deeply for those around him. His friendship was cherished by all. His vitality was palpable, his dignity natural, his humour refreshing. We salute him."
Cpl Newell was devoted to his wife and their nine-week-old daughter.
Funeral with full military honours was held on July 6, 2011 at the SAS Camp in Credenhill, Herefordshire.
Badged 22 Special Air Service Regiment (Trooper)
The Parachute Regiment
British Army
Aged 32
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Cpl Newell was fatally wounded by small arms fire while on operations in Helmand province. He was reportedly a member of the elite SAS special forces and died during a firefight with Taliban insurgents.
Military officials did not release further details but said he was "a man of integrity and principle. He was a natural and talented soldier who loved his work and the military lifestyle. He personified the great British Paratrooper – selfless, humble, cheerful and utterly reliable. He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a personal test, and always acting in the greater interests of the team. He attracted friends easily and cared deeply for those around him. His friendship was cherished by all. His vitality was palpable, his dignity natural, his humour refreshing. We salute him."
Cpl Newell was devoted to his wife and their nine-week-old daughter.
Funeral with full military honours was held on July 6, 2011 at the SAS Camp in Credenhill, Herefordshire.
Badged 22 Special Air Service Regiment (Trooper)
Corporal
The Parachute Regiment
British Army
Aged 32
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Cpl Newell was fatally wounded by small arms fire while on operations in Helmand province. He was reportedly a member of the elite SAS special forces and died during a firefight with Taliban insurgents.
Military officials did not release further details but said he was "a man of integrity and principle. He was a natural and talented soldier who loved his work and the military lifestyle. He personified the great British Paratrooper – selfless, humble, cheerful and utterly reliable. He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a personal test, and always acting in the greater interests of the team. He attracted friends easily and cared deeply for those around him. His friendship was cherished by all. His vitality was palpable, his dignity natural, his humour refreshing. We salute him."
Cpl Newell was devoted to his wife and their nine-week-old daughter.
Funeral with full military honours was held on July 6, 2011 at the SAS Camp in Credenhill, Herefordshire.
Badged 22 Special Air Service Regiment (Trooper)
The Parachute Regiment
British Army
Aged 32
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Cpl Newell was fatally wounded by small arms fire while on operations in Helmand province. He was reportedly a member of the elite SAS special forces and died during a firefight with Taliban insurgents.
Military officials did not release further details but said he was "a man of integrity and principle. He was a natural and talented soldier who loved his work and the military lifestyle. He personified the great British Paratrooper – selfless, humble, cheerful and utterly reliable. He did his duty, relishing discomfort as a personal test, and always acting in the greater interests of the team. He attracted friends easily and cared deeply for those around him. His friendship was cherished by all. His vitality was palpable, his dignity natural, his humour refreshing. We salute him."
Cpl Newell was devoted to his wife and their nine-week-old daughter.
Funeral with full military honours was held on July 6, 2011 at the SAS Camp in Credenhill, Herefordshire.
Badged 22 Special Air Service Regiment (Trooper)
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