Death of North Yorkshire soldier confirmed by army

A North Yorkshire soldier has died whilst training with the army near Driffield.

Private Nabin Thapa, 35, was stationed at Dishforth Airfield in North Yorkshire. He was on an exercise in East Yorkshire when he passed away.

He's been described as a quiet and conscientious solider who was very reliable and always the first to volunteer.

A statement on the Military of Defence website says Private Thapa was a member of 6 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) and had joined the army in March 2019.

It says he quickly became a valued and respected member of the Regiment, completing deployments to Cyprus and Kenya.

He was also part of a Squadron held at high readiness for operations within the UK and deployed on demanding exercises in the UK and Oman.

In his own time, he undertook charity work in an effort to raise awareness and funds for those less fortunate than himself. He was also part of the Regimental Volleyball and Badminton teams.

The Regiment says it is devastated to have lost a ‘brilliant soldier in such difficult circumstances’:

Lieutenant Colonel Jen Commanding Officer 6 Regiment RLC said:

"Private Nabin Thapa’s devastating death is felt very deeply. Private Thapa achieved an incredible amount since he joined the Army in 2019, including completing an operational deployment with the United Nations in Cyprus. He was an extremely hardworking and dedicated soldier who led by example. Often found using his knowledge to develop more junior soldiers, he was a well-respected and popular member of the Regiment. He will be greatly missed.

“Private Thapa’s family have our deepest condolences and are in the Regiment’s thoughts at this tragic time.”

Major Pearson-Burton Officer Commanding 62 Squadron (Sqn) said:

"Pte Thapa was a wonderful soldier, utterly committed to his profession. In the last year alone, he deployed on several high-level events, including a highly successful deployment to Oman. Nabin threw everything he had into the Army, a keen sportsman he represented 6 Regiment RLC in Badminton and Volleyball, he was fiercely competitive, especially with members of the Squadron on PT, always pushing to get the best out those around him. Selfless and driven, Nabin always looked out for others, absolutely true to character he was part of a charity event that raised a substantial amount of money for those less fortunate back in Nepal for the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

“We are proud to have served alongside this dedicated and inspiring soldier.”

Corporal Limbu 62 Sqn said:

“When I first met Nabin Thapa back in 2020 whilst on my posting at 6 Regiment RLC, he seemed a very calm person with quiet nature. We have been through lots of hard and fast ups and down and many good times together. We used to eat, laugh, sing, play guitar together, which feels like just yesterday. Nabin was not only a soldier but also an artist, on another side he was a very good guitarist as well.

“As a soldier Nabin was one of the most excellent soldiers I have met, full of enthusiasm. He never failed the Army and kept the standards of all the core values of Army in every aspect. He was a down to earth person with a very good heart who never wanted to see people around him in trouble.

“Left too early Bro, Rest in Peace."

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