A Scots woman is the latest British soldier to be killed in Iraq. Reservist Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon was a brave medic helping to train Iraqi forces how to save lives.
The 26-year-old, from Ayr , was killed along with two US soldiers in a brutal rocket attack launched by Iranian militia on a coalition base north of Baghdad .
She was the first British female soldier to be killed in Operation Shader - the British non-combat mission to train Iraqi troops how to fight and save lives.
Devastated colleagues of the Combat Medical Technician poured praise on her dedication, describing her as “larger than life.” The Mirror understands her loved ones are being comforted by friends .
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