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An investigation is under way after a soldier was shot dead on a training exercise in Kenya with his unit, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
James Wilkinson from Bury, Greater Manchester, died on 26 November.
The matter is being investigated as a training accident, which took place on a firing range. Wilkinson, 21, married his wife Sarah in July and she is expecting their first child in February.
He had been in the army for 12 months and was stationed in Germany. A MoD spokesman said: "With regret we can confirm Fusilier James Wilkinson, who was serving with the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, has died following an incident in Kenya on 26 November." Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult and sad time.
"The matter is being investigated by the Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch and the Land Accident Investigation team and it would not be appropriate to comment further while inquiries are ongoing.
Wilkinson's widow is still waiting to be told the full details surrounding her husband's death. She had moved to Celle, Germany, three weeks ago to set up a new home in married quarters with her husband at his army base.
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