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23/08/2010
Soldier Shot In Afghanistan Named
The British Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been named as Lance Corporal Jordon Dean Bancroft.
The 25-year-old from Burnley was shot during an exchange of fire with insurgents on Saturday.
The family of Mr Bancroft said: "We will always remember Jordan loving a challenge, in particular outdoor pursuits. He was a keen snow skier and often skied for the Regiment. He loved all watersports and took any opportunity to ride a jet ski or drive a speed boat. We will miss Jordan so much and it will leave a huge hole in all our lives.
"You will always be in our hearts, Jordan - Mum, Dad, your brothers Paul and Leighton, your sister Toni and your girlfriend Lauren."
Lieutenant Colonel Frazer Lawrence OBE, Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment said: "Lance Corporal Bancroft died doing the job he loved, whilst playing his part in improving security for the people of Afghanistan.
"He was one of the biggest characters within the Regiment - an exceptional soldier and a very talented Junior Non-Commissioned Officer.
"Lance Corporal Bancroft was a true soldier, excelling during his time in Afghanistan - loyal, brave, compassionate and honest. He had a natural ability to lead from the front, his men instinctively looked to him for advice and direction."
(CD/BMcC)
The 25-year-old from Burnley was shot during an exchange of fire with insurgents on Saturday.
The family of Mr Bancroft said: "We will always remember Jordan loving a challenge, in particular outdoor pursuits. He was a keen snow skier and often skied for the Regiment. He loved all watersports and took any opportunity to ride a jet ski or drive a speed boat. We will miss Jordan so much and it will leave a huge hole in all our lives.
"You will always be in our hearts, Jordan - Mum, Dad, your brothers Paul and Leighton, your sister Toni and your girlfriend Lauren."
Lieutenant Colonel Frazer Lawrence OBE, Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment said: "Lance Corporal Bancroft died doing the job he loved, whilst playing his part in improving security for the people of Afghanistan.
"He was one of the biggest characters within the Regiment - an exceptional soldier and a very talented Junior Non-Commissioned Officer.
"Lance Corporal Bancroft was a true soldier, excelling during his time in Afghanistan - loyal, brave, compassionate and honest. He had a natural ability to lead from the front, his men instinctively looked to him for advice and direction."
(CD/BMcC)
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