Lance Corporal George Davey from the 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment died in Helmand, Afghanistan on Sunday 20th May 2007.
His CO said: "Lance Corporal Davey was a popular NCO who, in true Viking style, always put his men’s interests before his own. His death is a tragic loss felt throughout the Battalion."
His mates said: "Dee was a great mate who would do anything to help."
"Dee had a heart of gold and whatever actions he took were in the best interest of his mates – an outstanding bloke."
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