Welsh solider found dead at army barracks

Tributes have been paid to Jack Burnell-Williams

Published 1st Oct 2022

A teenage soldier from Wales has been found dead at an Army barracks in London.

Jack Burnell-Williams who was 18 years old, was a member of the Household Cavalry died on Wednesday after being found unresponsive at Hyde Park Barracks.

An Army spokesman said.

"It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams on 28th September 2022 at Hyde Park Barracks."

The Metropolitan Police said the death has been referred to the coroner.

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