Soldier killed in Iraq named

Lance Corporal Timothy Darren "Daz" Flowers, 25, who lived in Northern Ireland, was working on a vehicle park when the attack occurred.

Despite reacting quickly and carrying out the correct drills, he was hit by shrapnel and later died from his injuries, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

L/Cpl Flowers joined the Army in January 2003. The MoD did not have information about exactly where he was from.

He served with the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, attached to the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment and serving with the Irish Guards Battle Group in Iraq.

Commanding Officer of the Irish Guards Battle Group, Lieutenant Colonel Michael O'Dwyer MBE said: "He died on the dusty vehicle park in the heat of the day doing what he did best - preparing vehicles for other people. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. He was the most positive advertisement for his Corps, his Army and his country."

He described the soldier as "bright, thoughtful and erudite with intelligent opinions".

Major Fabian Roberts MVO, the commander of the Irish Guards Company to which he was attached, said of him: "It is not often that it can genuinely be said about an individual that his impact was as immediate as it was vital but it is true in his case of his time with the Company.

"On a personal and a professional level his death has dealt a body blow to those around him and deprived the Company of a person who almost unconsciously set an example of determination and professionalism we would do well to emulate. Perhaps he would be surprised at the difference his presence made in such a short time."

Captain Toby Lambert REME, Officer Commanding the Light Aid Detachment (LAD) of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, described him as: "A true grafter; gritty and determined; proud and honest."