Dead soldiers’ families pay tribute

Private Lewis Hendry, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was said by his parents to have had a “true heart of gold” and a smile which “lit up every room he walked into”.

Private Conrad Lewis, from 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was described by his family as someone who “made you feel good about life”.

The Ministry of Defence said the men were shot while on patrol in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand Province on Wednesday. Defence Secretary Liam Fox said: “Private Lewis Hendry and Private Conrad Lewis have both made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to bring security to the Nad-Ali district, denying the area to the enemy and protecting the safety of our country.”