A “FIERCELY proud” soldier who died while serving in Afghanistan was remembered today as an “inspiration” to others. Lance Corporal James Bateman, of Colchester, Essex, was killed by enemy fire while on a routine foot patrol in Helmand Province on June 12. Today about 500 mourners packed into St Peter's Church, Colchester to salute the 29-year-old, known as "J'. His widow, Victoria Bateman, in a statement read on her behalf by her uncle, Kevan Russell, said there were “no words to express my grief”.

Soldier's funeral held TeleText, UK - Jun 30, 2008 A soldier killed in Afghanistan was a "pillar of strength", mourners gathered at his funeral have heard. Lance Corporal James Bateman, 29, of Colchester, ... Funeral salutes 'inspirational' soldier East Anglian Daily Times all 1,065 news articles

Tags: 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, Afghanistan, Lance Corporal James Bateman, Soldiers

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