Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

[SO19]

Lieutenant Tom Mildinhall and Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly killed in Iraq
30 May 06

It is with immense sadness that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of two British soldiers from the Queen's Dragoon Guards killed in Iraq on 28 May 2006.

On the evening of Sunday 28 May at 2137hrs local, a British Army patrol from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) was attacked by a roadside bomb in the Al Jezaizah district of North West Basra. The explosion hit an armoured Land Rover patrol on a routine task in support of the Iraqi Security Forces. Very sadly the incident killed two members from A Squadron: Troop Leader Lieutenant Tom Mildinhall and Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly.

Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly

Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly, known as ‘Fas’, was born on 13 August 1978 and grew up in Runcorn, near Liverpool. He moved to Rhyl when he was about 16-years-old and enlisted into the Army in March 2002. He has two younger sisters Sadie and Laura, and a younger brother Liam. His mother lives in Anglesey and his father in Cheltenham.

Paul Farrelly joined the Queen's Dragoon Guards after completing his basic training at the Army Training Regiment in Winchester, where he was judged top recruit.

Lance Corporal Farrelly was serving on his third Iraq deployment with the QDG, which had begun one month ago. He first served in Iraq during the initial combat operations between February and May 2003. He completed his second six month tour in April 2005 when the Regiment was deployed to assist in training the Iraqi Security Forces.

Paul was a keen footballer and a regular member of the Regimental 1st XI. His love of the game was such that even when injured he still appeared at all the matches and was a staunch supporter of the team. He was an all-round sportsman and never happier than with a ball or bat.

He will be remembered as a happy, jovial soldier as well as a dedicated family man. He was devoted to his wife and three young children and was adamant that family came first above all things.

Paul's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Pittman, said of him:

“Lance Corporal Farrelly was widely acknowledged as one of the most competent Lance Corporals in the Regiment. He was knowledgeable, quick-thinking and tough. He stood out amongst his peers as a natural leader; level-headed and utterly dependable. His wealth of experience, combined with his ability to identify quickly the critical path meant his contribution was way beyond that commensurate with his rank. He was marked out for early promotion. He set and demanded the highest standards, but he also knew it was his responsibility to encourage and coach those less able.

“He embodied much of what is best about soldiers in the British Army; selfless, determined, humorous and steadfast in the face of adversity. Always a committed family man, Paul spoke often and fondly of his wife Natalie, and their three children, Reece, Morgan and Brooke.

“Lance Corporal Farrelly was an outstanding soldier who will be sorely missed by all those who have had the privilege to serve with him. A dearly loved husband and father, our thoughts are now with his wife and family.”

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... InIraq.htm

[SO19]

Rest in Peace mate.

[harry hackedoff]

Two young lads wasted, two familys distraught.
Rest easy lads,

We Will Remember Them

[got1]

Aye, RIP Lads.
Condolences to there friends and relations.

[flo]

It goes without saying, another three kiddies left without a daddy. Imphal Barracks is very subdued but i was saddened to see only one bouquet of flowers at the main gate - NAFFI bought.

Stand down, job well done,

Rest in Peace.

[anglo-saxon]

Rest in piece lads.

[Dogwatch]

RIP

[SupFAC]

Faz,sorry for the delay mate,I didnt know about this forum.You were one of the good lads,never a bad word to say about anyone.Rest easy,you are sorely missed.

[aspinall]

Rest In peace lads