Welsh Guards' morale 'still high' after death of commanding officer

Jul 3 2009 WalesOnline MORALE in the Welsh Guards has remained high despite the death of its commanding officer while on operations in Afghanistan. Major Dai Bevan said that the 1st Battalion were “devastated” by the loss of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, who was killed two days ago when his armoured vehicle was blown up along with Trooper Joshua Hammond. “The morale of the men has been maintained through the close-knit community of the Welsh Guards but this is a devastating loss for the battalion,” he said. Major Bevan, who was the officer commanding the battalion in Britain, also paid tribute to his commanding officer. “Colonel Rupert was an outstanding man and an officer with a very bright future. We in the Welsh Guards have lost one of our very finest. He cared passionately for the men under his command and what his... [read full story]                    

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