Marine Jason Mackie

Following successful completion of Royal Marine Recruit Training and the Commando Course he joined 40 Commando Royal Marines based in Taunton before moving to the Armoured Support Group. He was supporting IX Company of the Welsh Guards when his vehicle struck an explosive device in the Basharan area of central Helmand, Afghanistan. The explosion killed Marine Mackie instantly and also injured his crew mate. At the time of his death Marine Mackie was serving as a Viking All-Terrain Vehicle Operator in 3rd Armoured Support Troop (AST) of the Armoured Support Group, Royal Marines (ASGRM) [Photo courtesy the MOD]

In Memory of Marine Jason Mackie
3rd Armoured Support Troop, Armoured Support Group Royal Marines
who died on the 14th May 2009 Afghanistan
Remembered with honour