Martin Jon Lamb

British Rifleman, Martin Jon Lamb, age 27, was killed on June 5, 2011, by an improvised explosive device while on a patrol in the Haji Kareen area of the Nahr-e Saraj (South) district, Afghanistan. 

Martin was with the 1st Battalion The Rifles.

Martin Lamb deployed to Afghanistan in April 2011 as a member of 'A' Company, Reconnaissance Platoon.

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Martin Lamb was born on the 26 April 1984 in Gloucester. He joined the Army in September 2003 after attending Rednock School in Dursley. During his Combat Infantryman's Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, he won an award for his exceptional physical fitness. 

In 2005, Martin Lamb deployed with the Battalion to Afghanistan, where he excelled as a Rifleman. On his return, he passed the All Arms Commando Course before taking up post in the newly formed regiment of The Rifles.

Military officials stated that his passion for soldiering never wavered and he successfully completed a challenging operational tour of Iraq in 2008. A natural soldier, he was identified for promotion and served with distinction in the prestigious Reconnaissance Platoon of 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES).  Martin Lamb was energetic, bright and full of ambition; second best was not good enough. Sparky and quick-witted, he was the focal point within his unit.

Outside of the Army, he was also a loving husband and doting father.  Martin leaves behind a loving wife Melissa and two-year-old daughter Rosie.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Martin Jon Lamb is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.