British Soldier, Acting corporal David Barnsdale, from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), died on October 19, 2010, in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan.
The 24-year-old, who was serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task Force, was based at Rock Barracks, Woodbridge. Cpl David Barnsdale, of Tring, Hertfordshire, was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while working on the construction of a new security check point.
In a statement, his family said: “David was a hugely popular guy, a fantastic son, grandson, brother, boyfriend and friend, who will be sorely missed.” His commanding officer said: “Acting Corporal David Barnsdale, Dave to his friends, was a young, bright and incredibly likeable team leader. He embodied the finest traditions of a soldier, constantly displaying bucket loads of grit and determination; he was utterly professional but always with a dash of humility.”
Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that David Barnsdale is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen
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