Private Michael Ihemere,a British army soldier of Nigeria origin died after collapsing while on a training exercise yesterday.
The 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment soldier, who was aged 26 took ill during a three-mile run across rugged terrain on the Catterick Garrison training area near Leyburn North Yorkshire. After it became clear that he was seriously ill, members of his unit, who returned from a tour of Afghanistan in April, alerted paramedics shortly before 9am on Wednesday.
Despite efforts to resuscitate the soldier, who was based at Marne Barracks, in Catterick Village, he was pronounced dead at the scene overlooking the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Although a police investigation is underway there are no suspicious circumstances and the death is believed to have been a tragic accident. Earlier today Pte Ihemere’s widow, Blessing, and colleagues from his regiment attended a memoral Parade at Marne Barracks in Catterick Village.
He had joined the British Army in November 2011 and, after successfully completing infantry training, was posted to The 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment in September. He deployed to Afghanistan in October 2012 serving with C Company, based in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province. His commanding officer, Lt Col Mark Ellwood MBE, said: ‘Pte Ihemere quickly established himself as a valued member of his platoon. ‘He proved to be a reliable, talented and popular soldier, respected by all across the company. ‘His likeable and kind nature immediately endeared him to those he worked with.
‘Whilst on operations, he was involved in some fierce fighting but always remained calm, did his job well and supported his friends and colleagues with resolute loyalty. ‘Pte Ihemere showed early signs that he had the potential to progress in the Army and had a bright future.‘His loss will be keenly felt across the battalion and the thoughts, prayers and sympathies of all those that had the pleasure to know Private Ihemere are with his wife and family at this difficult time.
May his soul rest in peace.
Credits: DailyMail.
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