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Sgt Paul Maurice Fox

25035075 It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Sergeant Paul Maurice Fox of 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, who was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 26 February 2010.

Sergeant Paul Fox from St Ives was born in Manchester on 16 December 1975. He joined the Army and entered the Corps of Royal Engineers in August 1994 and was trained as a combat engineer and Welder Royal Engineer Class 1. Having moved steadily through the ranks excelling at all stages with his professionalism he was posted to 28 Engineer Regiment, 45 Field Support Squadron in 2006.

In 2008 he was recommended by his Officer Commanding to join the Regiment's Reconnaissance Troop and was chosen for the Recce Selection Cadre and having come top of the course became a Troop Sergeant with the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF). It was with the BRF he deployed on Op HERRICK 11 in October 2009.

He was killed on the 26 February 2010 by an Improvised Explosive Device while on foot patrol in southern Nad-e Ali.

Sergeant Fox's family issued the following tribute:

"Paul was a legend not only to his loving wife, children and family but also to anyone who ever knew him. Paul was a proud soldier who will be deeply missed."

Lieutenant Colonel Matt Bazeley RE, Commanding Officer, 28 Engineer Regiment, said:

"Sergeant Paul Fox was above all else a quite outstanding man. What he was to us as a colleague and friend he was even more so to his family as a son, husband, friend and father. Our loss is nothing compared to theirs and our best wishes go out to them.”

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Fullerton, Commanding Officer, Household Cavalry Regiment, said:

"Sergeant Paul Fox was an exceptional soldier who came to the Brigade Reconnaissance Force as an eager volunteer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time."

Major Gus MacGillivray BW, Officer Commanding, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"Sergeant Fox, or Foxy, will be enormously and terribly missed by those who new him and our thoughts and heartfelt sorrow is for the inconsolable loss his family, who meant so much to him, will bear.”

Captain Rob Warrington RE, Troop Commander, 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop, said:

"Sergeant Fox came to 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop with a high recommendation from his Officer Commanding in 2008. His untimely death has deeply saddened everyone that knew him and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time."

Captain Andrew Breach, 3 Troop Commander, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"I was privileged to have known and worked with Paul Fox since the formation of 11 BRF in January 2009. He was a credit to his family, the BRF, his Regiment and the Corps of Royal Engineers. Rest in peace."

Captain Robin Bourne-Taylor, 2 Troop Commander, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"No smile so wide, no one with more energy for life. To Foxy's whole family and to all those who knew and loved him I offer my sincere condolences."

Lieutenant Geordie Mackay-Lewis, 4 Troop Commander, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"Courage, integrity and professionalism are but a few of the many traits that Foxy had. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."

Captain Eddie Thompson RE, Quartermaster (Technical) 28 Engineer Regiment, said:

"I knew Foxy all his career, a brilliant soldier and lovable rogue. My thoughts go out to his family and friends at this terrible time. Rest in peace mate, God bless you... and keep your hands off those pearly gates."

Captain Andy Bone RE, Resource Troop Commander, 45 Field Support Squadron, said:

"I was lucky enough to serve with "Foxa" as his Staff Sergeant in 1 Troop, 4 Field Squadron and then as 1 Troop, 31 Armoured Engineer Squadron in what was a very close body of soldiers. He will not be forgotten; on return to Germany I will be raising a glass to the best of the best.”

Warrant Officer Class 2 (SSM) Paul Williams, Squadron Sergeant Major, 64 Headquarters and Support Squadron, said:

"It was an honour to know and serve alongside Sergeant Paul Fox. This Squadron, the Regiment and the Corps of Royal Engineers has lost a shining light but the sorrow we feel pales against the grief that will be felt by his family. They are in all our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Foxy, you will never be forgotten."

Warrant Officer Class 2 Barry Taylor, Squadron Corporal Major, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"Foxy was the definition of professional; he took pride in being an engineer and took pleasure in carrying out his engineering tasks. I will miss him as a friend and as an expert adviser."

Colour Sergeant Cain, 3 Troop Second in Command, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"I first met Foxy early last January while he was on the BRF selection and it was evident then how much energy and enthusiasm he had, no matter how bad the task. Foxy, in such a short time you have given me so much. Rest in peace mate."

Sergeant Den Keene, 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop, said:

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Foxy for the last 10 years of my career. Paul will be missed. His cheek, his smile and his determination kept us all going."

Technical Sergeant Stephen Kaufman, United States Air Force attached to 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"Being an American unit attached to the BRF after only recently arriving in country, we had only just met Foxy. All those who knew Foxy are better for it, with all my respect for his family and friends."

Lance Corporal Peter Talbot, 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop, said:

"I have known Foxy since the formation of Recce Troop and worked with him in the months before we deployed. I wish I could have known him better."

Lance Corporal Neil Kilbride, 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop, said:

"I was introduced to ‘Foxy’ when Recce Troop was first formed. My final thoughts go out to all who knew him, anyone that had the pleasure of meeting him, but above all, his family. Always in heart, forever in mind."

Corporal Rob Walker, 2 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"When Foxy came to Recce Troop, we got on straight away enjoying a lot of laughs and banter together except when I was late a couple of times! Sgt Paul ‘Foxy' Fox will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”

Sapper Tommy Hosegood, 3 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"Sergeant Fox was an outstanding soldier and person. He will always be missed but not forgotten."

Sapper Chris Richards, 2 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"I first met Foxy when Recce Troop was first formed; he was so keen to be part of "Recon" as he called it. Foxy was a mega Sergeant but most of all a mega bloke. He will be missed by everyone and will never be forgotten."

Craftsman Robbo Robertson, 28 Engineer Regiment Reconnaissance Troop, said:

"I have known Sergeant Fox since the formation of Recce Troop, unfortunately I hardly had the chance to get to know him that well due to him being away on BRF exercises. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers."

Guardsman Anthony Murphy, 3 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"I'm not really good at this so I'll keep it short. Foxy helped me through some hard times. I will never forget Foxy mainly because of the amount of brews I made him. Rest in peace."

Trooper Marc Stock, 3 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"I will never forget Foxy from the times I spent with him, from living in a flooded tent in South Africa to being sat in a ditch out here, talking about classic films from the 80's. Foxy never stopped talking about his family and how much he loved them so can you please tell his little soldiers how much he loved them."

Trooper Clive Hall, 3 Troop, 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Force, said:

"What I remember most about Foxy is the advice he used to give me about kids. He would always be excited to tell me how great kids are and how much they shape your life. You will be greatly missed Foxy."

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said:

"The death of Sergeant Fox is incredibly sad news. It is clear from the words of his colleagues and friends that he was a soldier of huge talent and a man of great charisma who encouraged his friends and colleagues through the toughest times. I know his leadership and skill will be missed. My deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this time."