THE heartbroken family of a Runcorn soldier who died at a military base in Afghanistan said he will ‘always be missed’.
Signaller Ian Sartorius-Jones, 21 died of a gun shot wound at a NATO patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province on Tuesday.
Military investigators are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death and said the dad-of one is not thought to have died as a result of hostile action.
In a statement his family said: “Ian was a loveable character, a devoted father to Dylan, who is eight months old, husband to Kellyanne, a wonderful son to Robert and Amanda and brother to Alan.
“He will always be missed and loved by all his family and friends.”
The former British national tae kwon do champion from 200 Signal Squadron enlisted with the Royal Corps of Signals in February 2007.
He joined his squadron in May 2008 and has since been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Staff Sergeant Paul Griffiths, Tigris Troop Staff Sergeant , 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200) described his shock at his comrade’s death.
He said: “Signaller Sartorius-Jones, S-J, , was one of the Troop’s characters; a much liked and popular member of the Signal Squadron as a whole.
“S-J had a promising career ahead of him, whichever path he chose.
A popular lad both in work and outside, he fitted in well with the small, tight knit team. He will be sorely missed by all those in the Squadron and not easily replaced. His death has been a shock to us all.
“Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.”
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