A British servicewoman killed in a missile attack in Iraq has been named.
Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, 26, died in the incident at Camp Taji.
Her commanding officer said she was a “hugely popular character” in a tribute on Thursday, adding he was “proud and humbled” to have served alongside her.
Lieutenant Colonel William Leek, Commanding Officer Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, said: “She was a larger than life soldier who was determined to deploy on operations, help others, develop herself and gain practical experience.
“She had already achieved a great deal in her relatively short time with us and it was abundantly clear that she was destined for great things in her civilian and military careers. Her loss is keenly felt.
“My deepest condolences go to her family and loved ones. They are in my thoughts and prayers, and those of the wider Regimental family.”
Two American soldiers were also killed in the rocket attack on Camp Taji and a dozen more personnel were wounded.
Earlier on Thursday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the attack would “not be tolerated”, while Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was a “cowardly” act.
“We will defend against these deplorable acts & hold those responsible to account,” Mr Raab tweeted. “My thoughts are with the families of those killed.”
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