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LONDON - A British airman killed in a rocket attack in southern Iraq was named on Sunday as Sergeant Duane Barwood.
The Ministry of Defence in London said the 41-year-old from the town of Carterton, Oxfordshire, died on Friday after an attack on the British military base outside Basra.
His death brings to 175 the number of British armed forces personnel who have died in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.
Barwood, known as "Baz", was part of the 903 Expeditionary Air Wing of the Royal Air Force and was based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
He leaves a wife, Sharon, and two daughters, Leanna and Rebecca. In a statement, his family said: "Baz will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
"He was a very proud and dedicated member of the Royal Air Force who gave his life for the job he loved.
"His caring nature was shown in his family, social and service life. Baz lived life to the full and will never ever be forgotten."
Group Captain Mike Wigston, Commander 903 Expeditionary Air Wing, said he was "loved by his people and respected by all".
- REUTERS.
