`` His indomitable courage and fortitude , the hallmark of his profession , will not be forgotten . '' Latest casualty brings to 255 number of Afghanistan troops killed in UK . Figure surpasses death toll sustained by Argentine forces in 1st Battalion Falklands war . Most recent death sustained during explosive-clearing operations .
Latest casualty brings to 255 number of Afghanistan troops killed in UK . Figure surpasses death toll sustained by Argentine forces in 1st Battalion Falklands war . Most recent death sustained during explosive-clearing operations .