Shortly after 0715hrs a Viking armoured personnel carrier was involved in an explosion west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province, injuring three other personnel and disabling the vehicle. As Corporal Deering approached the stricken vehicle to assess the damage, a second explosion occurred, killing Cpl. Deering instantly [Photo courtesy the MOD]
In Memory of Corporal Robert Deering
Commando Logistic Regiment, Royal Marines
who died on the 21st December 2008 Afghanistan
Remembered with honour