Tributes to ‘patriotic’ soldier killed in Afghanistan

THE FAMILY of a British soldier shot dead by a member of the Afghan National Army (ANA) have paid tribute to the “proud, patriotic man”.

Sapper Richard Reginald Walker a member of 28 Engineer Regiment attached to 21 Engineer Regiment was killed in Helmand province on Monday.

Leeds-born Sapper Walker worked as a technician for car manufacturer Vauxhall before joining the Army in July 2008.

The Taliban claimed responsibility.

Sapper Walker (23) has left behind a young daughter, Lilly-Faith.

His family said: “Richard held two things close to his heart his daughter and his colleagues in the Army. A proud, patriotic man, he died doing a job he loved, supporting his friends.”