Yorkshire regiment pays tribute to solider killed during Salisbury Plain military exercise
He died on Friday near Enford
Last updated 17th Oct 2021
The soldier who died in a military training exercise on Salisbury Plain has been named.
The Yorkshire regiment posted a tribute on Twitter saying their thoughts and prayers are with the family of Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering.
He was from a village from North Yorkshire called Boosbeck.
Emergency services were called the Plain in an area near Enford on Friday just before midday.
Ministry of Defence have confirmed the death of the soldier yesterday but Wiltshire Police are now investigating the incident.
In a statement to Greatest Hits Radio Salisbury, Wiltshire Police said:
"We are investigating the circumstances following the death of a 23 year old soldier at midday yesterday (15th October)
"He was part of a crew operating an armoured vehicle and was taking part in a military exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area near the village of Enford.
"This is now a joint investigation between Wiltshire Police, the Army and the Health and Safety Executive.
"Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and friends at this difficult time and we would ask that their privacy is respected."