Marine Dale Gostick, 3rd Troop Armoured Support Company RM kia 25/5/2008 Afghanistan

[Photo credit: M.O.D.].

After training Mne Gostick joined Lima Company of 42 Commando Royal Marines, based in Plymouth, before moving to the Armoured Support Company. He was serving as a Viking operator in 3rd Troop of the Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines, when he was killed in action at the Sangin crossing of the Helmand River, southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. His troop were returning to their Forward Operating Base, after providing essential support to 2 PARA Battle Group, when the Viking he was driving struck a mine.

In Memory of Marine Dale Gostick
3rd Troop Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines
who died on the 25 May 2008 Afghanistan
Remembered with honour