This is an online tribute dedicated to Martin Kinggett. Rifleman Martin Kinggett from A Company, 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on the 25th February 2010.

Rifleman Martin Kinggett, a 19-year-old soldier from A Company 4 RIFLES, serving as part of 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed by a gun shot wound in Sangin, Helmand Province.

He was on a routine foot patrol, part of a larger operation to provide security for the local population in Sangin. During the patrol he and his comrades were required to provide covering fire for the evacuation of an injured colleague and Rifleman Martin Kinggett was shot and killed.

Rifleman Martin Kinggett, from Dagenham, joined the army in 2007 but left for a short while, before re-enlisting in 2009. He attended the demanding Combat Infantryman’s Course at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick before joining 4th Battalion, The Rifles in April 2009. Very soon, he was involved in Pre-Deployment Training for Afghanistan.

He deployed with A Company in October 2009 as dismounted Rifleman (foot patrol based) on his first operational tour to Afghanistan on Op HERRICK 11, as part of 3 RIFLES Battle Group.

Martin Kinggett's family paid the following tribute:

"Martin was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle and boyfriend. He will be missed by many many people who know him and loved him. He gave his life doing what he loved, he always wanted to be a soldier. He will always be our hero."

This is an online memorial dedicated to the memory of Martin Kiggett who died a hero doing a job he loved. May he rest in peace.