| Location | Nottingham |
| Age | 20 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 1989 |
| Date of Death | 28/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,835 since 30/05/2009 |
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Lance Corporal Hill died as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a deliberate operation near Garmsir in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Kieron Hill was born in Nottingham where he grew up, attending Fairham College in Clifton. He was single with no children.
After completing infantry basic training at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick he joined C Company, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), in 2006 at the age of 17.
He was true to his roots by being an ardent Nottingham Forest Football Club fan and true to his regiment with the pride he displayed in being a Mercian soldier.
He started his Army career in the Army Cadet Force where his larger than life character will be remembered by more than most; the story goes that the map and compass room was named after him!
On arrival in the battalion, LCpl Hill deployed to Belize for a jungle training exercise in preparation for the Operation HERRICK 6 deployment to Helmand province. That deployment was a true test for all members of the battalion and it was a tour in which LCpl Hill distinguished himself.
Shortly after the tour he attended and passed the Assault Pioneers Course followed by the Junior Non-Commissioned Officers' Cadre to achieve promotion to Lance Corporal. This was after an unusually short time which is testament to the ability of a relatively junior soldier.
He was a very keen footballer who was regularly chosen to be in the company and battalion teams.
"He was professional, knowledgeable and commanded respect from every level. LCpl Hill would have gone far in the Mercian Regiment. As a comrade, he was the one that kept everybody smiling and where no job was too much trouble."
Major Bob Moorhouse, Officer Commanding C Company
Operation HERRICK 10 has seen the battalion deployed in the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team role, which seeks to build the capability of the Afghan National Army by living, working and fighting alongside the Afghan Army Warriors.
Soldiers are part of eight-man teams living in isolated locations in austere conditions. This requires a mental toughness which LCpl Hill had in spades; he was a true leader in the making. He always volunteered to deploy on operations and felt disappointed to be left in the patrol base.
Most of all 'Hilly's' sense of humour will be missed; true to the nature of a British Army soldier he would often play jokes on his mates.
LCpl Kieron Hill will be remembered by all as a brave and tough soldier who was a pleasure and inspiration to work with. He was an all-rounder who had everything required for a promising career in the true traditions of the British Army.
Only Hope This Helps a Little
I did not know this very brave man personally, but I have just made a winning bid on a signed football shirt being sold by his friend in aid of Help the Heroes. I only hope this helps a little.
Our country owes men like Kieron Hill and his fallen colleagues a deep gratitude that mere words cannot ever hope to convey.
RIP Kieron and thank-you for helping to keep this country and the wider free-world safe, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
"It is better to have lived and died than to die without ever living."
Steven L.
Not long til ur monument is revealed now mate ... Gonna make ur 21st a special day. Deffo goin 2 be there, wouldnt miss it for the world. Still cant believe you have actually gone, it just dont feel right. Only met you a couple of times but you were a lovely lad, really funny, got good memories of you mate. Nottinghams brave soldier! Hope your still getting hammered up there when your mates here are doing the same, its not right a friday night and not seeing you out, or round ere, Its so weird. Your never going to be forgotten ever, always in our hearts and our minds. Sleep tight Kieron xxxx
Too Kieron
During your journey on your final flight home.
White wings will carry you and you will be flown.
To the pearly gates of Heaven, where they will usher you in.
To the feet of your Lord, your Saviour, and your friend.
He will hold you in his arms and the angels will sing.
miss u loads mate the memoories i have will stay with me forever
good night and god bless
R.I.P Kieron! You did Nottingham and the rest of the country proud and doing what you loved to do. You are missed by everyone, if only we could have you back!
Love to all friends and family - stay strong xxx
Next to you
You cannot see or touch me
But I'm standing next to you.
Your tears will only hurt me,
Your sadness makes me blue.
Be brave and show a smiling face
Let not your grief show through.
I love you from a different place,
Yet I'm standing next to you.
THANK YOU
KIERON. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR BEING PREPARED TO GIVE YOU'RE LIFE IN DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY.
IT IS SUCH A GREAT SHAME THAT IN THIS DAY AND AGE YOUNG MEN LIKE YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE YOU'RE LIVES.
MY THOUGHTS AND BEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU'RE FAMILY AT THIS SAD, SAD TIME.
THEY BE MUS BE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU. KIERON.
MAY GOD TAKE YOU INTO HIS CARE, UNTIL YOU MEET YOU'RE FAMILY ONCE AGAIN.
ONCE AGAIN KIERON YOU HAVE MY THANKS,ADMIRATION AND GREATEST RESPECT. FROM. JOHN O'CONNOR.
R.I.P KIERON XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
GOOD NIGHT ANGEL, SLEEPTIGHT
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THIS CANDLE IS LIT WITH LOADS OF LOVE,
SENDING IT UP TO YOU, IN HEAVEN ABOVE
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