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25/09/2003
British soldier dies in Iraq
A British soldier has died in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has announced today.
Sergeant John Nightingale, aged 32, died in a firearms incident on September 23 and not as a result of hostile action, the MoD said. The incident occurred whilst he was stationed at Shaibah, near Basrah.
The circumstances are being fully investigated by the Royal Military Police.
Sergeant Nightingale came from Leeds and was a Territorial Army soldier with 217 Transport Squadron, part of 150 Regiment (Volunteers) of the Royal Logistic Corps.
He was serving in Iraq with 27 Regiment RLC, at Shaibah Logistic Base.
Lt Col John Bevan, Commanding Officer of 27 Composite Logistic Support Regiment, said: “Sergeant John Nightingale was a good man, a strong character and excellent senior Non-Commissioned Officer who had an impact on the working and social lives of many in the unit during our tour here in Iraq. He will be missed by all of us.
“His death has come as a terrible shock for all in the Regiment and especially for those in his Squadron that knew him well. He was a popular character, well regarded by those who met and worked with him and his loss will be felt throughout the Regiment."
"He will be missed not only by those of us in Theatre but also by his comrades in 150 Regiment, his friends at work and by his close family and friends. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.”
(gmcg)
Sergeant John Nightingale, aged 32, died in a firearms incident on September 23 and not as a result of hostile action, the MoD said. The incident occurred whilst he was stationed at Shaibah, near Basrah.
The circumstances are being fully investigated by the Royal Military Police.
Sergeant Nightingale came from Leeds and was a Territorial Army soldier with 217 Transport Squadron, part of 150 Regiment (Volunteers) of the Royal Logistic Corps.
He was serving in Iraq with 27 Regiment RLC, at Shaibah Logistic Base.
Lt Col John Bevan, Commanding Officer of 27 Composite Logistic Support Regiment, said: “Sergeant John Nightingale was a good man, a strong character and excellent senior Non-Commissioned Officer who had an impact on the working and social lives of many in the unit during our tour here in Iraq. He will be missed by all of us.
“His death has come as a terrible shock for all in the Regiment and especially for those in his Squadron that knew him well. He was a popular character, well regarded by those who met and worked with him and his loss will be felt throughout the Regiment."
"He will be missed not only by those of us in Theatre but also by his comrades in 150 Regiment, his friends at work and by his close family and friends. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.”
(gmcg)
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