Soldier dies in 'tragic diving incident' near Chepstow

[Jimbuna]

A soldier has died in a "tragic" diving accident during the final week of his Army Diver Course.

L/Cpl George Partridge died on 26 March at the National Dive Centre in Gloucestershire, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

The 27-year-old, whose wife is expecting their first child, was based with 26 Engineer Regiment in Wiltshire.

An MoD spokesman said "our thoughts are with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43617016

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