Aaron Sanson, 24, a former soldier from Boscombe, was found dead near the river at Tuckton in September 2018. Diagnosed with schizophrenia shortly after joining the Rifles, he was medically discharged from the Army. Despite being a devoted father to two young children, he struggled with mental illness and died by suicide

Danny Johnston, a highly decorated veteran who served in 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and later in the elite Special Reconnaissance Regiment, was found dead in woodland near Chichester in May 2018 after a four-day search. Despite his distinguished service supporting SAS operations abroad, he struggled silently with mental health issues following retirement.

Simon McGovern, 39, of the Royal Engineers, died by suicide in March 2016 after years of struggling. His partner, Andrea Tierney-Smith, later launched free haircut initiatives to support veterans facing similar battles.

Lance Corporal Ryan Mackenzie was found dead at his barracks at Catterick Garrison on August 23, 2021. The 30-year-old had joined the army at the age of 18 and completed two tours of Afghanistan in 2011 and 2013.

Private Reece Miller 29, was taking part in a rifle training exercise at the Tapa Barracks in Estonia when his fellow soldiers noticed him leave the firing range and slip into woodland. It was there he committed suicide with an automatic rifle in 2019

George Ellis, 24, died by suicide just a month after attending the funeral of his close friend Damon Hakin. Both had served in 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment and died within weeks of each other, underscoring the mental health crisis among veterans.

Damon Hakin, 25, from Doncaster was known as a cheerful, sociable character but had battled mental health issues for years before taking his own life in a Sydney hostel in February 2021.

Bombardier Ross Burnside, from Rotherham, died by suicide in July 2022 in a seaside town in Kent, weeks after the death of his girlfriend, Gunner Sophie Madden, 23. Both had served in 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and were described by loved ones as inseparable.

Gunner Sophie Madden, 23, of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, died by suicide at Albemarle Barracks in Northumberland in June 2022.

Leading Seaman Simon Jeffers, 45, died by suicide at HMS Drake in Plymouth on 6 January 2019. He had stayed on base over the festive period and was found in the en-suite shower of his cabin after concerns were raised by family. Jeffers had been receiving mental health support from the Royal Navy, following struggles with alcohol and suicidal thoughts.

Tom Beevers, 32, a former soldier of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, died by suicide in Acomb Wood on New Year’s Eve 2021. After leaving the Army, he struggled to adjust to civilian life and battled mental health issues.

Lieutenant Commander Richard Smith, 38, a respected Royal Navy officer and devoted husband and father, died on 26 October 2023.

Private Joseph Berry, 21, of A Company, 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment, died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the New Kabul compound on 22 February 2020. A coroner ruled his act “unexpected and impulsive,” noting there had been no prior warning

Major Wendy Blackmore (née Rose), 42, died suddenly on 22 October 2009 while serving as Chief of Staff at 1 Log Sp Gp in Grantham. Known for her warmth and leadership across postings in Hohne, UKSC(G), and the Royal Logistic Corps, she was deeply respected by colleagues.

Private Kieran Steven Heaney, 20, of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, was found dead in his Dale Barracks accommodation on 4 January 2024. Enlisting in September 2019, he provided force protection at the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus and deployed to Kabul in August 2021 during Operation Pitting, helping evacuate thousands; comrades remembered him for his bravery, reliability and upbeat spirit.

John Dick, 38, a Royal Marine veteran from Bury St Edmunds, went missing in November 2020 and was confirmed dead in September 2021 after human remains were identified near Harwich Port.

David Penman, 56, a former SAS sergeant from Falkirk and Sir Billy Connolly’s bodyguard on the 2003 Comic Relief trip to Somalia, was found dead at his home in Thailand in July 2020. He had long battled PTSD, and had just published his memoir, Shooting Straight, days before his death.

Kingsman Ben Riches, 30, from Garstang in Lancashire, joined the Army Foundation College at Harrogate at 16 before infantry training at Catterick. He served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, after which he exhibited signs of PTSD. Medically discharged in 2019, he struggled to access consistent mental health support and died by suicide later that year. His family’s experience helped shape the One Is Too Many study, highlighting urgent gaps in veteran care.

Zakaree McIlhiney, 29, a former Royal Marine commando born in Northampton and living in Plymouth, was found dead on the railway line between Laira depot and Moor View Road on 21 January 2023 after a train driver discovered his body.

Private George Du Preez, 37, a former British Parachute Regiment soldier born in Namibia, developed PTSD in Afghanistan in 2011. Medically discharged in 2014, his treatment stalled upon moving to Wales—leaving him on a therapy waiting list—until he died by suicide at home in November 2019

Gavin Briggs, 40, from Welwyn Garden City, died by suicide in Little Somborne, Hampshire, in July 2020 after his fiancée discovered he had concealed having a third child.

Steven Gary Morrell, 49, a British Army veteran who served with 2nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery during the 1991 Gulf War, died suddenly on 20 July 2021 after years battling PTSD and mental health challenges.

Mick Downworth, a former Combat Medic with 23 years of Army service—including deployments to Bosnia, Basra, Northern Ireland, Germany, and the UK—died in Northumberland after a long battle with PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

Sergeant Nathan Shimwell, 33, a Royal Engineer who once worked with tanks in Bovington, was found dead in his Swinton Barracks room on 24 July 2017 after struggling with depression.

Corporal Paul Corlett, 49, a British Army veteran from Marton, served 24 years in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Haunted by traumatic memories and reluctant to share his struggles, he died by suicide at home on 28 June 2018.

Sergeant Matthew Slater, 33, of 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment (The Vikings), died from a suspected suicide in early May 2021 after multiple tours in Afghanistan.

Highlander Kyle Robertson, 28, of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, died by suicide on 5 May 2021 at a friend’s house in Scotland. After being shot in the shoulder by a Taliban gunman during his 2012 deployment to Afghanistan, his mother said he returned a changed man, battling anxiety, depression, and financial hardship following job loss.

Deane Hart, 53, a Northern Ireland veteran and former Royal Engineers physical training instructor, died by suspected suicide in May 2021. A well-known figure in Kidderminster for his fitness business, Hart once reached the semi-finals on ITV’s Gladiators in 1993. His death was among seven suspected soldier suicides within a 15-day span, prompting renewed calls for government accountability in veterans’ mental health care.

Sergeant James Byrne, 29, an Army sniper from West Yorkshire serving with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was found dead in May 2021 after being reported missing. He had served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his death, suspected to be suicide, occurred during a 15-day period that saw multiple soldier fatalities, prompting national concern over mental health support.

Elaine “Lainey” Hendry, 42, a former Army combat medic from Port Glasgow, died by suicide on 7 December 2022. Known for her unbreakable spirit and global humanitarian impact, she served in Afghanistan and was deeply loved by her community.

Michael “Fergy” Gask, 43, a retired Royal Marines sergeant from Hawkhurst, Kent, died by suicide on 15 December 2019 after abruptly leaving a party in distress. Despite telling his wife he was receiving PTSD counselling, he had not been formally diagnosed. Following 18 years of service—including deployments to Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan

Royal Marine Commando James Holloway, 25, of 42 Commando based at RM Bickleigh, died from a gunshot wound aboard RFA Fort Rosalie in Dubai on 29 October 2017. Found on the bridge by a fellow Marine, his death followed a recent breakup with his girlfriend. Despite no recorded mental health history, witnesses noted he appeared withdrawn and distressed in the days leading up to his passing.

Drew Howe, 26, a British Army veteran from Stockport, died by suicide in October 2022 in the trailer of his HGV lorry on the A18 in Lincolnshire. Despite his lively persona and hopes of becoming a transport manager, he struggled with undiagnosed mental health conditions following a breakdown during service. He had sought help multiple times but was repeatedly referred between services, with a specialist assessment pending at the time of his death.

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew “Andy” Haldane, 45, a consultant anaesthetist and Army medic from Droitwich, died by suicide in June 2022 after years of high-pressure service in both the NHS and military. He served on the Covid emergency rota at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital and flew missions to retrieve Special Forces from combat zones. Despite no formal mental health diagnoses, his wife believed he was suffering from PTSD, depression, or burnout, citing 50 untaken leave days and changes in behaviour. He was found in his car in Abberley, Worcestershire, two days after being reported missing.

Sergeant Gordon Adam, 35, of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, died by suicide in July 2019. A devoted father of four, he was known for his humour, warmth, and dedication to comradeship. Gordon had been planning a marathon for Samaritans in honour of friends lost to suicide, and joined the Army in 2006 after a formative trek along the West Highland Way.

Marc Rhoddan, 28, a former infantry soldier with 2 SCOTS (Royal Highland Fusiliers) of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was found dead in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in October 2018, shortly after his birthday. His death, believed to be suicide, prompted renewed outcry over inadequate veteran support, with friends describing him as a valued comrade and a “great guy”

Adam Simcock, 44, a former infantry soldier turned devoted father, died by suicide in May 2022 after years of battling trauma from his early 20s deployments on Ulster patrols. He joined the Army at 19, where intense exposure to sectarian violence left him emotionally scarred and later compounded by family pressures and limited mental health support.

Deborah “Debs” McGuinness, 49, a former Army personal assistant to three successive Chiefs of the General Staff, died by suicide alongside her husband, ex-soldier Peter McGuinness, when they carbon monoxide–poisoned themselves in a hired Land Rover at Durlston Country Park, Dorset.

Peter McGuinness, 54, a former Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier who left the Army in 2007 after more than 20 years’ service, died by suicide alongside his wife Deborah in a rented Land Rover at Durlston Country Park, Dorset. He had struggled with anxiety, depression and possible PTSD following tours in Iraq, and the couple engineered their deaths with carbon monoxide poisoning after hosting a final party, leaving a note declaring that neither could live without the other.

Corporal Barry Wright, 37, of the First Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was found dead by suicide in his Tidworth barracks room on 24 November 2020. He had been placed on the Army’s vulnerable register in August amid financial, occupational and marital pressures and was prescribed antidepressants, though he later declined further support.

Nicholas Hart, 33, a Royal Regiment of Scotland soldier in a recruitment role, was found dead at Catterick Garrison on 5 February 2022. He had developed PTSD after a 2012 Afghanistan tour and turned to heavy drinking following the suicide of fellow soldier Ryan Mackenzie.

Craig McMeechan, 27, a former Army paratrooper and alumnus of Stirling High School and Forth Valley College, died by suicide in February 2020 as part of a cluster of 14 veteran deaths over two months.

Eddie “Spud” Murphy, 50, a former 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers soldier from Inverness, died by suicide in February 2020. Injured by an IRA bomb during his Ulster tour and under investigation over his Northern Ireland service, the father of three was found dead by his wife.

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Louise Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. An Army service inquiry found that two months of relentless sexual harassment—and an earlier unwanted sexual assault—by her immediate superior was almost certainly a causal factor in her suicide, prompting renewed calls for stronger reporting processes and support for harassment victims in the armed forces.

Former Royal Artillery soldier Dane McGill, 53, from Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire, was found dead in January 2024 following a two-month search after his disappearance on 10 November. His death, which is not believed to be suspicious, prompted a major search effort led by fellow veterans and community members, many of whom had served with him. McGill was part of the Fire Mission community for retired veterans.

Private Joshua Kennington, 18, of the Royal Logistic Corps, died on 24 November 2022 following a non-operational incident at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.

Brett Savage, 32, an Army veteran of the Royal Irish Regiment, died by suicide at his home in Newtownards in 2020. Despite voicing concerns about inadequate post-service mental health support, he struggled with severe PTSD and felt abandoned by the Ministry of Defence.

Lance Corporal Ben Tudhope, 29, of the Royal Fusiliers, died by suicide on 29 August 2021. His sister Libby later launched a fundraising campaign in his memory for Head Up Charity, aiming to support mental health in the armed forces. Ben was remembered as a dedicated soldier and close friend of Fusilier Sam Brownridge, who also died by suicide in 2020

Fusilier Sam Brownridge, 23, of the First Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, died by suicide on 5 July 2020 during a NATO deployment in Estonia. He was found hanged near the play area of the Lavendel Spa Hotel after a night out in Tallinn

Luke Leventhal, 25, a former Solider, died by suicide in April 2009 after years of struggling with depression and multiple prior attempts.

Sergeant Catherine McGovern, an Afghanistan veteran with 22 years of RAF service, died by suicide on 7 October 2018. Her death was part of a surge in suspected suicides that year among serving personnel, reflecting growing concern over mental health in the armed forces.

Kingsman Jordan Corcoran, 28, died by suicide in 2018 during his service with the British Army. His death formed part of a wider surge in suspected suicides among serving personnel that year, prompting renewed attention to military mental health challenges.

Lance Sergeant Dan Collins, 29, a Welsh Guardsman who served in Afghanistan during Operation Panther’s Claw, died by suicide on 1 January 2012 after struggling with PTSD. Despite surviving multiple traumatic incidents and receiving treatment, he was declared fit to return to duty. His condition worsened, leading to two prior attempts and eventual suicide in the Preseli Mountains, where he recorded a farewell video before hanging himself

Warrant Officer Robert “Rab” McAvoy, 39, of the Royal Engineers, died by suicide in March 2019 near Dorchester, Dorset. After four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he experienced PTSD but declined ongoing support fearing it would harm his career progression.

Steven Squire, 33, a former Royal Engineers soldier from Glenrothes, died by suicide in September 2020. He was reported missing a week prior and later found deceased. Known for his gentle nature and devotion as a husband and father, Steven’s death shocked his community and spurred calls to address the suicide epidemic among veterans.

Corporal Tony Sutcliffe, 44, a Royal Marines veteran of 40 Commando, died by suicide on 12 April 2019 after a prolonged struggle with PTSD linked to his military service.His death deeply affected his family, with Lyra receiving ongoing emotional support from Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

Major General Matthew “Trevor” Holmes CBE DSO, 54, former head of the Royal Marines, died by suicide on 2 October 2021 at his home in Winchester. His death followed intense personal and professional stress, including the forced end of his command role, marital separation, and emotional turmoil over the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Stu McBrearty, 39, a former Royal Marine from Aldershot, died by suicide in Kabul in October 2019 while working as a close protection officer. His death followed years of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, compounded by the loss of a close friend in a Taliban attack. An inquest confirmed he was suffering from PTSD and intoxicated at the time of death.

Lance Corporal Simon Hosell, of ‘C’ Squadron, The Queen’s Royal Hussars, died on 29 December 2023. A respected Challenger 2 tank gunner, he served in Estonia, Germany, Poland, and Wales over a three-year military career. Widely praised for his cheerful resilience and professionalism, he was recently promoted before his sudden death, which deeply affected his regiment and prompted heartfelt tributes.

Staff Sergeant Josateki Kautani Matasere, a respected soldier from Fiji serving with the British Army, died on 3 July 2024. Known for his leadership, humility, and dedication, he served multiple overseas deployments including Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Estonia.

Private Apisalome Rawaidranu, a member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, died in early 2024. His passing was acknowledged alongside other sudden deaths in the regiment.

Trooper Ben Healy, 20, of the Light Dragoons cavalry regiment based at Catterick Garrison, died suddenly on 26 January 2020 in a wooded area near Olaman Walk, Peterlee. Widely respected by C Squadron and the regiment, his funeral was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church with tributes highlighting his character and dedication.

Thomas Thacker, 34, a veteran of the Parachute Regiment who served in Afghanistan, died by suicide on 15 September 2022 at his home in Leek, Staffordshire.

Lieutenant Colonel Brett Webster, 47, of 16 Medical Regiment (Royal Army Medical Corps), died by suicide at his home in Yarm, North Yorkshire, in July 2022. After deployments to Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and South Sudan, he battled insomnia, night terrors and guilt over a battlefield injury.

Shane Underdown, 32, a former Princess of Wales’s Regiment soldier turned care support worker in Tunbridge Wells, died by suicide on 4 September 2019, found hanged in a wooded area at the Aspens Charities adventure playground. He left a note pleading with his estranged wife to surround their two children with love.

Rhys Benjamin Shearan, a Royal Navy sailor, took his life on 18 July 2019. His obituary on Funeral-Guide records tributes from family and friends, who remembered his warm spirit and dedication to service.

Sergeant Paul Hills, in his early 40s with 20 years in the RAF fire service and two tours in Afghanistan, died by He died by suicide at his home on the RAF Manston base in Kent in April 2020.

Owen Wason, 26, a Royal Marine with 45 Commando, died by suicide in October 2016 at his Darlington flat. He joined straight from school at 18, serving in Afghanistan’s Upper Sangin Valley where he cleared improvised bombs and witnessed eight comrades killed by the Taliban. He battled PTSD in private, and his girlfriend found him hanged.

Alan Forcer, 40, a former lance corporal in the Coldstream Guards, died by suicide in May 2020 after walking his dog near his home in Hartlepool, County Durham. His planned therapy was abruptly cancelled due to government funding cuts, leaving him feeling abandoned.

Corporal Alex Browne, 36, of the Royal Irish Regiment, died by suicide on 11 July 2020. A Northern Ireland native who enlisted in 2000, he completed multiple tours, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and was widely mourned by his regiment for his commitment and character. His passing renewed calls for enhanced mental-health support for veterans.

Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, of the Royal Signals (& former Irish Guards) was found dead in his room at Catterick Garrison on 23 January 2020 after being missing for three weeks. An inquest heard he endured aggressive bullying by senior officers—being publicly shouted at, forced into extra duties without breaks, and degraded—and had a history of suicide attempts and PTSD treatment at Help for Heroes.

Anthony Haley, 41, a South West Water employee from St Austell, Cornwall, died by suicide after false Facebook claims that he was a paedophile. He went missing on 22 September 2021—having told colleagues his partner had a seizure—and his body was found in Pentewan Woods on 30 September.

Austin “Fuzz” Hussey, a former SAS soldier from Oldham, died on 26 March 2019 in Oldham. He had served a decade with 22 SAS and is remembered fondly by the special forces community.

Corporal Alexander Tostevin, 28, of the Poole-based Special Boat Service, was found dead at his home in March 2018.

Chelsea Allen, 31, an army veteran, went missing from her home in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, on 26 June 2022 and was found dead in woodland near Helmsley on 4 July 2022.

Daniel O’Grady, 21, a soldier training as a signaller at Blandford Camp, went missing on 19 February 2019 and was found dead in a nearby field the following day. He had no formal mental health diagnosis and appeared in good spirits the night before his death; family and friends remembered him as caring, witty and intelligent.

Danny Butcher, 37, an army reservist from Doncaster, died by suicide in October 2019 after investing £13,000 in a property-training programme that promised financial freedom.

Chris Siddons, 49, a Coldstream Guards veteran and mental-health advocate in Saskatchewan, died by suicide on 28 February 2019.

Chris Smith, 46, of Abbey Hey in Manchester, an army veteran and father of three who served tours in Ireland, Cyprus and Germany, was found dead in Fleetwood in July 2021, having taken his own life.

Signaller Christopher James Warrior of the Royal Corps of Signals took his life on 11 April 2020.

Captain Christopher Butcher, 35, of the Royal Artillery, died suddenly on 16 October 2017 at his family home in Bawdsey, Suffolk. Having served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he struggled with post‐traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse following his return. A coroner attributed his death to an abnormal enlargement of the heart of uncertain origin compounded by the effects of drugs against a background of PTSD.

In July 2010, 26-year-old former soldier Chris Cowan, employed at Heysham Power Station, took his life falling 30 feet from a balcony.

Christopher Jiggins, known locally as “Jiggsy,” was an army veteran and estate manager from Church Stretton. He was reported missing on 30 October 2023, prompting a two-week high-risk search by West Mercia Police, search-and-rescue teams, and community volunteers. His body was found on 15 November in woodland near Helmeth Hill; a post-mortem showed a self-inflicted wound that would have caused severe blood loss.

Lance Corporal Christopher Wilson of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards took his life in June 2019.

Colin McKerrell, 58, a former Royal Scots Dragoon Guards soldier from Irvine, Ayrshire, went missing on 19 September 2022 and was found dead near Mochrum Hill, Maybole, the next morning.

Colum Siddons, 33, a former British Army soldier from Weymouth, Dorset, took his own life in late August 2018. Reported missing on 27 August, his body was discovered in nearby woodland the following day.

Connor Clark, 18, from Norfolk, was found dead on the railway line near the Lympstone Commando Training Centre in East Devon on 12 June 2021, having just completed the third week of the Royal Marines’ recruit orientation course.

Craig Quinn, 33, a former soldier with the Household Cavalry completed tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Canada, was found dead at his home in North Ferriby on 28 October. An inquest concluded he took his own life amid an ongoing battle with PTSD.

Craig Staveley, 43, a former Army veteran who served tours in Northern Ireland and Bosnia, died by suicide on October 15 after jumping from the eleventh-floor window of his partner’s flat on Cambridge Street in Hull. He had struggled with PTSD, excessive alcohol use and a volatile three-year relationship.

Dafydd Michael Pye, a 34-year-old former Royal Marine who served in Afghanistan, was found dead in woodland on Anglesey on October 26, 2021, three months after he went missing from his parents’ home. An inquest heard he had struggled with suspected PTSD since leaving the Armed Forces in 2013 and had refused treatment.

Dan Dempsey, a veteran of the Irish Guards, died on October 29, 2020, due to psychological trauma linked to his service in Afghanistan.

Daniel Giffen, a 23-year-old former Rifleman of the 1st Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide on December 6, 2020, at his flat in Wilton. He had served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was discharged in 2020 due to PTSD and non-epileptic attack disorder.

Daniel Allen, a 21-year-old soldier training as a helicopter engineer, was found dead at Birling Gap in March 2019.

Daniel Harrison, a 23-year-old Leading Engineering Technician in the Royal Navy, died suddenly aboard HMS Kent on July 10, 2021.

Colour Sergeant Alex Street, a respected instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, was found dead in a lake on the grounds after going missing following a Friday night dinner in February 2022.

Lance Corporal Dave Jukes, a 49-year-old veteran who served in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, died by suicide on October 9, 2018, behind his family’s home in Birmingham. He suffered from severe PTSD and depression, and despite repeated pleas for help from his wife, was unable to access adequate support. His declining mental health led to isolation and homelessness shortly before his death.

Senior Aircraftman David Kenwright, aged 34, was found dead on Water Street in Stamford on March 9, 2020, two days after being reported missing. Based at RAF Wittering, he was widely admired for his compassion, humour, and energy. Colleagues described him as exceptionally popular, active in local football, and deeply committed to good causes.

David Lewan, a 51-year-old former Grenadier Guard, died by suicide on September 18, 2019, after stepping in front of a lorry on the A610 in Eastwood. An inquest confirmed he had previously attempted to take his life, and the coroner concluded he deliberately placed himself in harm’s way. Lewan had served in India, Northern Ireland, and at Buckingham Palace.

David Morris, a 27-year-old former Rifleman with 1st Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide in December 2017, less than 18 months after leaving the Army. He had been close friends with fellow veteran Jarryd Wingfield, who also took his own life shortly after. Morris was described by comrades as honest and decent, but struggled with emotional issues and isolation following his service.

Jarryd Wingfield, a 27-year-old former Rifleman with 1st Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide in early 2018, shortly after leaving the Army. Known for his achievements in Armed Forces bodyboarding and close friendship with fellow veteran David Morris, Wingfield had struggled with anxiety but did not seek help from military mental health charities.

Rifleman John Paul Finnigan, a 34-year-old veteran from Huyton, died by suicide in 2018, just twelve weeks after the loss of his close friend and fellow Iraq veteran Kevin Williams. Both had served with 2nd Battalion The Rifles and battled PTSD and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. Finnigan, medically discharged, had made multiple previous suicide attempts before his death.

Kevin Williams, a 29-year-old former soldier from Basildon, Essex, died by suicide in March 2018 after battling PTSD linked to his deployment in Iraq at age 18 with The Royal Green Jackets.

Kevin Holt, a 29-year-old veteran of the 2nd Battalion The Rifles, was found dead in his caravan in Thorne, South Yorkshire, in July 2018 by his mother. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He battled PTSD and struggled to adjust to civilian life. His family raised concerns about inadequate support from the Army following his discharge.

Rifleman Allan Arnold, a 20-year-old soldier from Cirencester, Gloucestershire, died by suicide on May 2, 2011, while on leave from the 2nd Battalion The Rifles. His body was found hanged in a copse near his home.

Rifleman Andy Francis, a 30-year-old veteran of the 2nd Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide in May 2021. He was the eleventh soldier from the battalion to take his own life. Despite recent happiness in his personal life, including plans to propose to his partner, he continued to battle PTSD.

Rifleman Robert “Bobby” Anderson, aged 21, of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, was found dead in Sunderland on September 8, 2018.

Rifleman Darren Mitchell, a 20-year-old soldier with the 2nd Battalion The Rifles, was found hanged in his room at Ballykinler barracks, County Down, in February 2013. His death occurred less than three months after another soldier, Lance Corporal James Ross, died similarly at the same base. Both men had previously served in Afghanistan.

Lance Corporal James Ross, a soldier with 2nd Battalion The Rifles from Leeds, was found hanged in his room at Ballykinler barracks in December 2012.

Rifleman Jamie Davis, a 30-year-old veteran from Christchurch, died by suicide in January 2020, shortly after being rejected for a Territorial Army role. He had battled PTSD following combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with 4th Battalion The Rifles. Despite seeking help, stigma and logistical barriers hindered consistent support.

Jonathan “Johnny” Cole, a 39-year-old Army veteran from Ironville, died by suicide in August 2018 after years of struggling with undiagnosed PTSD linked to his service in Afghanistan. Despite multiple suicide attempts and requests for help, he received minimal psychological treatment and no formal PTSD diagnosis before his death.

Sergeant Major Bill Bielby of 1 Rifles died by suicide in May 2019 at Beachley Barracks, twelve days after being arrested over uncharged sexual offence allegations. He had previously served in Afghanistan and struggled with PTSD.

Rifleman Nathan Worner, aged 20, died by suicide in May 2020 at Bulford Barracks while serving with 5 Rifles. He had previously trained at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, where he and others reported physical and verbal abuse. His mother later revealed he suffered from PTSD.

Rifleman Mitchell Matthews, a 24-year-old soldier with 5 Rifles, died by suicide at Bulford Camp in July 2020. Amid pandemic pressures, he struggled to balance Army duties with childcare after his wife, a student nurse, was redeployed to the NHS frontline. Though initially granted leave, he later faced growing career pressure and was reportedly told to “man up.” His wife raised concerns about bullying and lack of support. Despite planning a family holiday and appearing upbeat shortly before his death, he was found dead after sending a distressing message to a friend.

Captain Gary Case, a 50-year-old veteran with 2nd Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide in May 2019 at Beachley Barracks. Having served in Afghanistan, he struggled with PTSD and was the eleventh soldier from the battalion to take his own life.

Lance Shingler, a 34-year-old veteran of 4th Battalion The Rifles, died by suicide in February 2020 after struggling with PTSD. Despite multiple prior attempts and warnings to mental health professionals, his pleas for help went largely unheeded. His partner later criticised the care he received, calling for better support for veterans.

Rifleman Luke Whitney died by suicide on 24 July 2019.

Bombardier Nadine Askew, a 31-year-old Iraq and Afghanistan veteran with the Royal Artillery, died by suicide in July 2021. Just weeks earlier, she had taken part in a ceremonial Queen’s gun salute in Edinburgh, where she was one of the few women to command a gun. Her death, along with those of two other female Royal Artillery soldiers within a year, prompted renewed focus on mental health support within the Armed Forces.

Warrant Officer Nathan Hunt, a 39-year-old Royal Engineer from Lincoln, died by suicide on New Year’s Day 2018 after a long struggle with PTSD, with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Northern Ireland. During his 2007 tour in Afghanistan, Hunt took the anti-malarial drug Lariam, which he discontinued after experiencing severe side effects.

After four years of service with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, James struggled with mental health following a breakup and personal exhaustion. On April 20, 2019, at just 23, he died by suicide in the back of his work lorry.

Jamie Buck died in December 2018 after a long battle with diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychosis, and PTSD.

Staff Sergeant Jamie Ferguson, a highly decorated SAS medic, died by suicide in June 2020 at Leuchars Military Base, aged 36. Before his death, he recorded a final video saying: “I asked for help but no one was listening.”

Sapper Jayne Elizabeth Hill, 19, died by suicide at Denison Barracks in September 2021, shortly after returning from compassionate leave for her brother’s death. Despite reassurances that she felt ready to resume duties, friends reported she was visibly distressed the night before.

Royal Navy Submariner Joshua Gayton, 21, was last seen in Helensburgh on April 16, 2024. His body was found in nearby waters on April 21. He served at Faslane, home to the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet.

Lance Corporal Karl Parker, 23, of the Army Air Corps, died in Swindon following a night out in October 2018. His death occurred during a week that saw multiple suspected suicides among serving and former military personnel, sparking concern over mental health support within the Armed Forces

A former soldier from Crook, died by suicide on May 7, 2018, after struggling to adjust to civilian life following a medical discharge.

Lance Corporal Kashaani Van Lancker, 21, of the Royal Military Police, died by suicide at Parsons Barracks in Donnington on April 21, 2017.

Adam Roberts, 50 A former soldier described as gentle and kind, Adam was medically discharged from the Army and later diagnosed with PTSD and chronic alcoholism.He died by suicide in March 2023 at his Devon caravan.

A Royal Marine Commando from Thornaby who battled PTSD after leaving the Corps, he took his own life in November 2022.

Former Kingsman in the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and father of six. His 2009 Afghanistan tour left him battling PTSD, anxiety and depression. He took his own life in March 2019.

In July 2018 he died by suicide, found hanged in his quarters after consuming three bottles of Buckfast.

Senior NCO Amy Womersley, an RAF IT technician at RAF Leeming with almost 18 years’ service since 2003 and mother of one, was found dead on 21 November 2020.

Private Alison Croft, 22, a chef with the Royal Logistic Corps, was found hanged in her quarters at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, on 28 September 2002.

Former Staff Sergeant Andrew Hollinshead, 50, was found dead at his Bradwell home on 6 August 2018; an inquest recorded left-sided traumatic haemothorax with acute alcohol toxicity as the cause, noting rib fractures and other injuries possibly linked to a car crash weeks earlier.

Former soldier and West Midlands Fire Service firefighter Andrew Moore, 50, took his own life and was found at Wolverhampton fire station during a night shift in February 2020.

Andrew “Bomber” Ross An ex-Cheshire Regiment soldier forced to leave the Army in 2017 after a serious leg injury, he died suddenly in Doncaster on 20 May 2024.

Anil Carbon, aged 30, served eight years in the British Army, including a 2010 tour of Afghanistan, before being discharged on medical grounds in 2017. He battled PTSD and depression and tragically took his own life on 9 February 2019.

Bill Elwood, a veteran volunteer with Beyond the Battlefield, suffered severe PTSD and depression. After a non-fatal overdose and hospital discharge, he returned to his mother’s home, left a note and tragically took his own life.

Sapper Bradley Parks-Duckett, 21, of 26 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, died by suspected suicide whilst serving.

Captain William James Stuart Simpson, known as Jim, RN, died in service aged 44 on 24 July 2020. A marine engineer who joined in January 2000, he served on HMS Vanguard and HMS Vigilant with operational tours in Sierra Leone and Afghanistan, earning the Operational Service Medal and clasp.

Carl David Hemmings, 47, a former Royal Marine from Conwy, was found on 15 July 2020 aboard his boat with a ligature around his neck.

Catherine Watson, 50, former Army chaplain and head of chaplaincy at Newcastle NHS Trust, went missing on 19 September 2024; her body was found in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, on 20 September 2024

Corporal Dean Corbett Aged 32, Dean Corbett was a British Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and carried the coffin of his close friend Lee Rigby after the 2013 Woolwich attack. Following his discharge in 2017, Dean struggled with untreated mental illness and bereavement. He was found dead at his home in Urmston in August 2020.

Dean Lockhart Aged 36, Dean Lockhart was a British Army veteran who served in Iraq and later supported struggling soldiers in Scotland. He was found dead in woodland near Munlochy on 23 September 2021, a day after being reported missing.

Corporal Duncan “DJ” Johnstone Aged 38, Duncan Johnstone served nine years with the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment, completing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He died suddenly at his home in Huncoat on 8 March 2021.

Private Ebrima Nyabally Aged 19, Ebrima Nyabally was found dead in his room at Tidworth barracks on 25 February 2023. A kind, generous young soldier, he joined the British Army at 17 and had been placed on a unit risk register the day prior to his death.

Eddie Conway served five years in Delta Company, 40 Commando, Royal Marines, with tours in Helmand, Afghanistan, and Somalia. He died by suicide at his home in Delgany, County Wicklow, on 6 May 2021.

Sergeant Fraser Stirling Aged 30, Fraser served with 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, completing three tours in Afghanistan and aiding comrades injured by improvised explosive devices. He was found dead in an alley by Holborn Tube Station, London, on 26 September 2018.

Bombardier Gareth William Crabbe Aged 38, he served with the Royal Artillery on tours in Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq before an injury forced his discharge in 2012. He died by suicide, attributing it to longstanding PTSD.

Gary Bruton Aged 41, he served with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers on multiple tours, including Afghanistan. He died by suicide at his home on 1 October 2018.

Gary Shepherd-Mason Aged 54, originally from Ammanford, Gary served in the British military and later lived in Carmarthen. He battled serious mental health challenges and went missing in November 2018. His body was discovered three months later on Instow beach, North Devon.

Gregg Packham Royal Marine Medic, served in Afghanistan; later volunteered in Nepal and considered aid work in Ukraine. Battled chronic pain and severe depression after leaving the military. Despite family efforts to seek help, support was patchy and inadequate. He died aged 38 on 8 November 2023.

Harry Brooker Sapper in the Royal Engineers, aged 20. Found dead at Brompton Barracks, Gillingham, 11 December 2018.

Kevin “Harry” Harrison Aged 57, Kevin Harrison—known as Harry—served with the Royal Army Medical Corps across global conflict zones from the early ’80s. He struggled with PTSD following his military career and the recent loss of his beloved dog. He died by suicide at his home in Ingol on 29 January 2024.

Kim Mawa Aged 23, Sapper Kim Mawa of the Royal Engineers was found dead at Swinton Barracks, Wiltshire, on 7 May 2024.

Kirk McLaughlin Aged 36, Kirk McLaughlin served 12 years in the Parachute Regiment, with deployments to Afghanistan and Northern Ireland. Kirk struggled with physical pain and severe mental health issues. He died by suicide at his home in Buckhurst Hill on 21 November 2023.

Lt Cdr Kris Ward RN (Retd) Aged 38, Kris Ward was a former SHAR and Harrier pilot in the Royal Navy and son of noted aviator “Sharky” Ward. He died in November 2018.

Kyle Mason Aged 33, Leading Airman Kyle Mason served in the Royal Navy and was a distinguished rugby player—its most capped front row. Affectionately known as a “gentle giant,” he died by suicide at a property in Millbay, Plymouth, in June 2019, having left detailed notes for loved ones.

Lance Gwilliam Aged 35, Lance joined the British Army at 16 and served for ten years before becoming an electrical engineer. He died by suicide at his home in Buxton on Christmas Day 2018.

Lee Fitzgerald Aged 47, Lee was a former Royal Marine known for his larger-than-life character and wide circle of friends. In early 2020, he went missing following personal struggles and was later found dead on Winterton Beach.

Private Lee James Aged 27, Lee James served in the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh, and completed a tour in Afghanistan. Deeply affected by the loss of his close friend in combat, he struggled with PTSD following his discharge at age 20. He was found dead in woodlands near Llanelli on 7 June 2019.

Sgt Matthew Alan Taylor, aged 39, served as a Tool Controller with the Tactical Medical Wing at RAF Brize Norton. He was found deceased at his home in Carterton in May 2025. The inquest confirmed his death was due to suicide.

Sgt Lisa Bateman, 34, was an Iraq veteran and combat medic instructor in the British Army. She died by suicide at her home in Cleator Moor on 7 July 2020. An inquest found she had suffered from PTSD and depression, worsened by harassment and assault from a senior colleague.

Sgt Lisa Brydon, 42, served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan and was later attached to UK Special Forces. Medically discharged in 2013, she struggled with PTSD and depression, worsened by personal hardship and isolation during lockdown. On 9 June 2020, she died by suicide in Cardiff.

Sapper Louis Kelly, 20, of 26 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, was found deceased at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, on 14 October 2018. An inquest confirmed his death as suicide by hanging.

Lucy Horner, 42, was a pioneering female jump jockey and former Champion Lady Amateur under National Hunt rules. With a military background in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, she achieved 28 wins under Rules and represented the UK internationally.. Lucy died in July 2019.

Sapper Luke Monckton, 32, served with the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan, he took his own life on 27 August 2021.

Paratrooper Luke Prior, 23, served with the 1 Para. On 24 February 2019, he took his own life in woodland near his home in Cwmavon, hours after telling his mother, “I’m hurting.”

Senior Aircraftman Malik Bunton, 21, was found dead at RAF Leeming on 17 July 2023 after being reported missing by colleagues.

Mathew Shillito, 31, was one of five British Army veterans who died suddenly within six days between 26 September and 1 October 2018. He had served in war zones including Afghanistan and was among those believed to have struggled with PTSD. His death prompted renewed calls to investigate suicide rates among ex-service personnel.

L/Cpl Michael Joseph Miah, 28, of the Household Cavalry, died by hanging in his garage at Bulford on 15 December 2021.

Michael Munday, 38, a former soldier of the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, died by suicide in May 2023 after a prolonged battle with PTSD and depression following tours in Afghanistan, Cyprus and Northern Ireland.

Retired Major Michael Tovell, 46, died by hanging at his home in Henley-on-Thames on 28 February.

Mick Downworth, aged 53 and formerly of the Royal Army Medical Corps, died on 16 January 2021.

Michael Paul Anthony Worsley, 69, a former SAS soldier, went missing from his Withington home on 18 January and was found in a nearby field on 22 January with self-inflicted wounds and massive blood loss. He had long suffered insomnia, depression, PTSD and alcoholism, and after admitting suicide plans at A&E was deemed not to require admission.

Nathan Patrick Fearn, veteran of the Royal Corps of Signals with 15 years’ service—including tours in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan—took his own life on 24 June 2023 in Germany after a prolonged battle with depression following his military career.

Neil Hemley, a British Army veteran who served in Bosnia, was found dead by suicide on Armistice Day.

Neil Marland, 41, a dedicated volunteer with Maryport Inshore Rescue and supporter of West Cumbria Search and Rescue, was found dead near Ennerdale Water on 23 April 2023, three days after being reported missing.

Sapper Nicholas Edwards, Royal Engineers, died of self-inflicted injuries on 30 November 2020, aged 27. A devoted father and proud soldier, he faced medical discharge after mental health struggles.

Officer Cadet Olivia Perks, 21, was found dead by suicide at Sandhurst Military Academy on 6 February 2019. Her death followed a series of missed welfare warnings and professional failings in duty of care.

Paul Chase, a British Army veteran and war hero, died by suicide after struggling with trauma, addiction, and a sense of loss following his service.

Senior Aircraftman Paul Kavanagh, 25, of the Royal Air Force, died by suicide at his home in Salford on 12 February 2021 following a struggle with addiction and mental health.

Private Epeli Uluilakeba, known as Pex, served bravely in Iraq, surviving two bomb attacks and sustaining serious injuries. After discharge and imprisonment linked to untreated PTSD, he faced deportation. With support from campaigners and Veterans Aid, he won the right to remain in Britain. Pex later rebuilt his life through faith and charity, but ultimately died by suicide following years of struggle.

Robert Charles Keith, 38, a former British Army soldier and engineer, died by suicide on 23 February 2024 after stepping in front of a lorry on the M20 near Ashford. He served in Afghanistan and Germany, and later pursued a career in design. Despite recent efforts to rebuild his life, he struggled with PTSD, OCD and depression.

Petty Officer Robert Minshull, Royal Navy, died by suicide on 2 October 2022, aged 42. He served for 26 years, completing operational tours in Afghanistan and Sierra Leone.

Corporal Ryan “Smudge” Smith, of Glasgow, served with 4 Scots in the Royal Regiment of Scotland on tours in Afghanistan and Kenya. Discharged with PTSD, he died by suicide on 13 August 2018.

Sam Parkinson served in the Royal Marines from 2016 and, after leaving the service, trained as a tattoo artist in Southampton. A keen amateur MMA fighter, he was cherished for his creativity, warmth and steadfast camaraderie. He struggled with his mental health after discharge and died by suicide on 19 March 2021, aged 27.

Samantha Stretch, 45, served nine years in the Women’s Royal Army Corps. After leaving the Army she worked as a dementia care worker, dedicating herself to those in need even as she battled trauma and mental ill health following an assault at Deepcut. She died by suicide on 2 May 2019.

Scott Sarson served as a paratrooper in the British Army for six years before emigrating to Australia, where he became a gifted rugby player. He battled mental health issues, and died by suicide in April 2021.

Lance Corporal Scott Whyte, Royal Engineers, served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with severe PTSD following an ambush near Basra. After a physical and mental breakdown, he was left homeless with his family and felt abandoned by the Army and local authorities.

Senior Aircraftman Sebastian Kirby, RAF, died aged 20 while deployed in Norway. A talented technician and musician, he was deeply affected by the loss of a close friend earlier that year. Found with a ligature.

Simon Trevaskis, former British Army, died by suicide aged 36 after struggling with alcohol misuse, unresolved grief, and a relationship breakdown. He was found in woodland near Truro three weeks after going missing.

Trooper Sion Rosier of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, aged 20, died on 3 August 2019 while on leave in Cardiff. He was found unresponsive after taking pills.

Steve Baird, an ex-British Army soldier, went missing in Dover on 22 July 2020 and was found dead along the Royal Military Canal in Hythe the following day. His death, confirmed by veterans’ charity All Call Signs, highlights the hidden mental health struggles faced by former Service personnel.

Steve Moorhouse served in the Royal Ordnance Corps and Royal Logistic Corps before joining the Northern Ireland Fire Service. He died by suicide after enduring unbearable pain.

Marine Stuart Shuttleworth, 31, of 42 Commando, died from a drug-related overdose at his Plymouth home on 23 May 2019 after battling PTSD.

Former 9/12th Royal Lancers soldier Terry Hopkins, 40, who later served as a detective inspector and police hostage negotiator with South Wales Police, took his own life by hanging himself near the Pontypridd cenotaph on Christmas Eve 2018 after battling depression and anxiety.

Private Thamir Mbarushimana, 18, of the Infantry Training Centre at Catterick, died on 16 February 2022 after being struck by a train near his Wythenshawe home while on unescorted weekend leave from West Park psychiatric hospital.

WO1 Torben Erik George Sorensen MC retired in 2019 after 22 years’ service, including ten operational tours, and was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in Afghanistan between October 2008 and March 2009. Known affectionately as ‘Soz’, he was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

Wayne Green, 29, formerly a Kingsman in the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment who left the Army in February 2018, died by suicide on 17 November 2019. He had been sofa-surfing and saw multiple support appointments cancelled, feeling let down by the agencies charged with his care. His loss highlights the urgent need for dedicated, reliable support for veterans.

Wesley McDonnell, 35, a Platoon Sergeant in the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment who served tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Kenya, Canada, Germany and the Falkland Islands, died by his own hand on 26 January 2020. He was found in a children’s play area at Queen’s Park, St Helens, after suffering post-traumatic stress disorder.

Stephen Hughes, a 25-year-old serving soldier with the Royal Welsh, tragically passed away. Known for his advocacy of mental health, he was a founding member of Lads Advice, a peer support group for men to seek help and offer support. He was instrumental in fundraising for suicide prevention charity Papyrus and deeply valued showing up for one another.

Lance Corporal Taylor Raymond Cole Aged 21, Taylor served with the 3rd Division Signals Regiment. He was found hanged in his room at Bulford Barracks on 26 January 2023 after failing to attend a meeting. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Bombardier Robert Homans Aged 38 was Medically discharged after 10 years of service in the British Army, with deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Belize, Kenya, and Jordan. Rob was known for his humour, compassion, and loyalty. He battled severe PTSD and was found deceased in August 2025 after repeatedly seeking help.

Sam Morgan Royal Marine and Afghanistan veteran. Died by suicide after battling depression linked to a PTSD diagnosis. Conventional therapy proved ineffective. Remembered by family as a warrior with a caring soul who lived with love and adventure despite his struggles.

Wayne Mallon Royal Artillery veteran. Died by suicide in early August 2025. Funeral held on 15 August in Fleetwood. Volunteered with Armed Forces Biker Veterans Charity, which meant a great deal to him.

Took his own life on 17 September 2025

James Plumridge, a 22-year-old Royal Navy veteran and father of twin daughters, died by suicide on September 19. His mother described how his two years of service profoundly changed him, citing persistent targeted banter and damaging behaviour that eroded his confidence and joy.