Captain
1st Battalion
The Royal Welsh
(The Royal Welch Fusiliers)
British Army
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Capt Healey, commander of the Combined Force Burma reconnaissance platoon, was killed when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device during a security patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj region of Helmand province.
Aged 29, he was from Cardiff. On leaving school he became a semi-professional footballer; playing for a number of clubs in the South Wales area including an apprenticeship with Swansea City. He continued to play while completing a degree in Sports Science at Swansea University. He joined the Army in 2007 and received his commission in 2008. In 2009 he was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for his actions on Op HERRICK 11 in Afghanistan as the Officer Commanding 4 Platoon, B Company. In 2011 he was selected to command the reconnaissance platoon for this deployment in March 2012 and was responsible for Checkpoint Langar. Described as an exceptionally talented officer, he was adored by his men for his assured yet unassuming nature. He was also generous of spirit and organised several charity events, including a blindfolded walk to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK.
Capt Healey leaves behind his father John, mother Kerry, brother Simon, girlfriend Thea Davies, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral with full military honours was held on June 15, 2012 at St Cadoc's RC Church, Llanrumney.
*Thanks to Peter for the grave photos
Captain
1st Battalion
The Royal Welsh
(The Royal Welch Fusiliers)
British Army
He was deployed with the UK contingent of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Capt Healey, commander of the Combined Force Burma reconnaissance platoon, was killed when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device during a security patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj region of Helmand province.
Aged 29, he was from Cardiff. On leaving school he became a semi-professional footballer; playing for a number of clubs in the South Wales area including an apprenticeship with Swansea City. He continued to play while completing a degree in Sports Science at Swansea University. He joined the Army in 2007 and received his commission in 2008. In 2009 he was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for his actions on Op HERRICK 11 in Afghanistan as the Officer Commanding 4 Platoon, B Company. In 2011 he was selected to command the reconnaissance platoon for this deployment in March 2012 and was responsible for Checkpoint Langar. Described as an exceptionally talented officer, he was adored by his men for his assured yet unassuming nature. He was also generous of spirit and organised several charity events, including a blindfolded walk to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK.
Capt Healey leaves behind his father John, mother Kerry, brother Simon, girlfriend Thea Davies, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral with full military honours was held on June 15, 2012 at St Cadoc's RC Church, Llanrumney.
*Thanks to Peter for the grave photos
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