The MoD have now confirmed the identity of the soldier who tragically died in Iraq alongside a serving US serviceman at Irbil on May 31, 2026 as part of Operation Shader. (Noted in an update from the region up thread)
Lance Corporal Freeman died following a tragic accident during routine military training activity whilst deployed on Operation Shader, Iraq. He was 29 years old.
His name is Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman of the 1st Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment (The Vikings), he was 28 years old and had served since 2016.
More on this, including many tributes to him from Commanding Officers and those who worked alongside him....
Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman (British Army News Release - June 3, 2026)
RIP Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, strength and sincere condolences to your family, friends and those who are in your Army family who have lost their comrade in arms.
The identity of the US soldier killed has not been released as yet.