Private Lee O'Callaghan, who died in Basra on 9 August, 2004, was a member of 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment, based at Tidworth.

Described as "a hard working, diligent member of the team" who had a good sense of humour, he loved to play football and was an avid supporter of Millwall FC.

The 63rd British serviceman to have died in Iraq, he was 20 years old and unmarried.

Private Lee Martin O'Callaghan came from Bermondsey, in London.

He joined the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment in December, 2003 before he was killed during an attack by insurgents.

His unit was on its way to assist colleagues in another Land Rover who were under attack.

His family have since protested against the Government's decision to send British soldiers to war.

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Maer, the Commanding Officer of 1PWRR, paid tribute to the fallen soldier and said: "Private Lee O'Callaghan joined my Battalion in December, 2003, and was quickly assimilated into the regimental family.

"He was highly regarded and known as a hard working, diligent member of the team who could be trusted to finish any task with characteristic good humour.

"He was an avid football fan and keen supporter of Millwall. As a midfielder player himself he took every opportunity he could to play football, bringing his love for the game from Tidworth to Iraq.

"He joined the Army for the excitement and challenge it offered, he excelled in the training and preparations for Iraq and looked forward to deploying on operations and to do the job for which he had trained.

"Private O'Callaghan showed the highest standards of professionalism and courage, in a highly volatile situation.

"The loss of Private O'Callaghan is deeply felt by all those in the Battalion, but especially so by his friends in B Company. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and loved ones from all those in his Army family."