Marine Michael Laski

On Monday 23 February 2009, Yankee Company was conducting a foot patrol to the north of Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, to provide security to the local Afghan community. They were engaged by heavy and accurate enemy fire. Caught in open ground during this initial exchange, he was struck by an enemy bullet whilst the patrol fought back to regain the initiative [Photo courtesy the MOD, click link below on his name]

In Memory of Marine Michael 'Mick' Laski
45 Commando, Royal Marines, Yankee Company,
who died of wounds on the 25th February 2009 Afghanistan
Remembered with honour