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Signaller Sartorius-Jones repatriation

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The body of Signaller Ian Gerard Sartorius-Jones from 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters has been repatriated today.

The 21-year-old British soldier who served with 200 Signal Squadron died at a NATO patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province.

The MOD said the death of the soldier, who is understood to have died from a gunshot wound, was not thought to be the result of hostile action.

Comrades of Signaller Sartorius-Jones, described his death as a "shock".

In a statement, his family said: "Ian was a lovable character, a devoted father to Dylan, who is eight months old, husband to Kellyanne, a wonderful son to Robert and Amanda and brother to Alan.

"He will always be missed and loved by all his family and friends."