Soldier who died in Iraq training accident is named and pictured for first time

• Lance Corporal James Freeman, a 28-year-old British soldier, has been named as the soldier who died during a training accident in Iraq.
• He was a member of the Royal Anglian Regiment and joined the Army in June 2016.
• Lance Corporal Freeman had served in various operations, including South Sudan, Cyprus, the Falklands, Jordan, Romania and Kenya, and contributed to the UK's Covid-19 response.
• Colonel James WHM Bishop, commander of Operation Shader in Iraq, described him as a 'larger than life' and 'magnetically charming' leader.
• His absence leaves a 'profound, irreplaceable void', and deepest condolences have been extended to his wife, family and regiment.

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British soldier who died in Iraq training accident is named