Roll of Honour

Rifleman Andrew Fentiman 7 RIFLES - Afghanistan 15 November 2009

Rifleman Andrew Ian Fentiman of 7 RIFLES Rifleman Andrew Fentiman was killed as a result of small arms fire whilst on a foot patrol near Sangin in central Helmand province during the morning of 15 November 2009.  He was serving with 3 RIFLES at the time.

PRECIOUS SON AND PARTNER
LOVING BROTHER AND UNCLE
FOUGHT FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
FOREVER SWIFT AND BOLD

"Rifleman Fentiman was a true volunteer from the Territorial Army, who answered the call to Arms and deployed to Afghanistan with 3 RIFLES Battle Group". "He was typical of that special kind of person that joins the Army". Andrew's Commanding Officer.

'FEN'

He did not really have to go,
But he wanted to and so,
With a valiant act so measured,
He gave up everything he treasured.
For family, friends and mankind,
He left his Oakington behind.
From autumn fields to paths of sand,
With all his comrades hand in hand,
This brave young man gave so much more,
Than all in peace and most at war.
And when he fell that Sunday morn,
To leave behind a world forlorn,
Throughout the land they spoke his name,
All knowing then from whence he came.
His duty done, his spirit blessed
Now for us to do the rest.
Hearts of children, women, men,
Forever honour your hero 'Fen'.

JOHN BARNETT
19th November 2009
Oakington