Second Brit fatality named

The second soldier who died during the weekend has been named as Rifleman Samuel John Bassett, from 4th Battalion The Rifles.

He died in Afghanistan on November 8, 2009.

The 20-year-old leaves his mother Coline, father Simon (who lives in Canada) and 18-year-old brother Jack.

Rifleman Bassett's mother paid the following tribute: "Samuel was not only my son, but Samuel and his brother Jack are my best friends. Samuel was a real character, always the joker, he will be so, so missed and loved forever - our proud little soldier."