British Soldier Dies Of 'Non-Battle Injury’ In Estonia

Cover picture: Yorkshire Regiment/Facebook

A soldier has died from a "non-battle injury" while serving with the British Army in Estonia, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Private Reece Miller are not yet known.

The MoD confirmed his death on Tuesday. 

A statement posted on the Army website said:

"It is with great sadness that the British Army must confirm the death of Private Reece Miller from the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) as a result of a non-battle injury while serving in Estonia.

"The incident is currently under investigation.

"Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time."

The repatriation of Private Miller will take place on July 5. He will be flown into RAF Brize Norton where a private ceremony will be held.

The cortege will then leave the base and pass through the town of Carterton, where there will be a short ceremony.

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the British soldier, stating that his service will "not be forgotten":

"Private Miller served his country with great distinction, and that service will not be forgotten," said Theresa May.

More than 800 British military personnel were deployed to Estonia in February this year to counter what Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said was "the intensifying aggression aimed at Britain and our allies from the Russian State".

The regiment's Facebook page was inundated with tributes to the late soldier, with many praising his sense of humour and "infectious grin".

Linden Miller wrote: "I never got to tell you I loved you but I do and always will. Rest in peace brother I’ll see you on the other side and miss you until then. Fly high soldier."

Sam Cooper said: "Top lad was a privilege to serve with this man rest easy brother you will be missed."

Christopher Keith Allen wrote: "That's the Miller I remember - infectious grin and gentleman's whit. Bless you and your loved ones - at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember you Reece, we will remember you."

Andrew Kingspan Barker added: "What a legend and such a great man always smiling my thoughts are with his family the most such a sad lost R.I.P brother see you on the Re-org."

Joshua Marron wrote: "Savage lad always had something to laugh about, was a privilege to work with you. My love to the family Stand Easy Miller, We Will Remember you."