THE body of a Carmarthenshire marine will arrive back on British soil today.
Royal Marine Dean Mead, from 42 Commando, will arrive back in RAF Lyneham. Following a private family service, his coffin will be driven through the streets of the Wiltshire town during the evening.
The 19-year-old, of Carmarthen, who died in Afghanistan on Sunday, was described by Major Aleck Burrell, officer commanding, Lima Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, as "a bitter loss to the company".
He was killed by an improvised explosive device while involved in searching compounds in the Loy Mandeh wadi area of the Nad-e-Ali district, in partnership with the Afghan National Security Forces.
Lance Corporal Mike Collins, Fire Support Group, Lima Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, said: "Although one of the younger members of the troop, Deano was one of the most capable marines who was also very skilled in pretty much every aspect of his job. As part of such a tight-knit troop, he will be sorely missed."
Lieutenant Colonel Ewen Murchison, commanding officer of 42 Commando Royal Marine, Coalition Force Nad-e-Ali (North) said Dean, who was the youngest to pass out from 977 Troop, was "selfless, warm hearted" and "utterly professional".
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