British soldier who died in road crash in Ukraine has been named
The MoD said the crash was not hostile action and praised the 40-year-old intelligence officer as a gifted leader.
- Major Paul Wilks, a 40-year-old intelligence officer, died in a road traffic accident in Ukraine on Saturday, September 12. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident occurred away from the front lines and was not the result of hostile action.
- Commissioned from Sandhurst in 2012, Wilks joined the Intelligence Corps and completed multiple operational tours, including in Afghanistan. He received two Operational Service Medals and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
- Lieutenant General Matthew Jones, Colonel Commandant Intelligence Corps, described Wilks as "one of the most talented intelligence officers of his generation." His commanding officer praised him as "a man of great intellect, yet he remained a mate to those he served with."
- Described by the Ministry of Defence as a "proud family man," Wilks is survived by his wife and two sons. His commanding officer noted that Wilks spoke often of his gratitude for their support, which allowed him to serve with such distinction.
- A small number of British personnel remain in Ukraine to provide security to diplomats and support the country's armed forces. This role involves non-combat duties away from active hostilities, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence.
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A 40-year-old British Armed Forces Intelligence Corps Major Paul Wilkes died in a traffic accident in Ukraine, reported to the British Defense Department. "Major Paul Wilkes died in a tragic traffic accident away from the front line. He was 40 years old. Major Wilkes was born on 13 November 1985. On 14 April 2012, he graduated from Sandhurst and joined the Intelligence Corps, where he served throughout his career," quoted the Ministry's RIA News…
<p>A British serviceman died in an accident in Ukraine - Major Wilkes Major Paul Wilkes died on September 12 in an accident in Ukraine. The British military was 40 years old, the accident occurred far from the front.</p>
A MEMBER of the British armed forces who died in a car crash in Ukraine last week has been named as Major Paul Wilks.
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