Rifleman James Backhouse was one of the five soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Rifles who were killed in Afghanistan on 10th July. Today tribute was paid to him at a charity rugby match in his home town. The game, between Castleford Tigers and a team of Army veterans, was held to raise money for Help for Heroes.
Rifleman Backhouse's funeral will take place on Monday. He was 18.
BBC: Tribute to soldier at rugby game
Pontefract & Castleford Express: Parents pay tribute to 'hero' Rifleman James Backhouse
MoD: Cpl Jonathan Horne, Rfn William Aldridge, Rfn James Backhouse, Rfn Joseph Murphy and Rfn Daniel Simpson of 2 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan
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