Sergeant Christian Hickey - 1st Bn Coldstream Guards
It
is with great sadness that we offer our condolences and deepest
sympathies to Gemma Hickey and her family following the tragic
death of her husband Christian Ian Hickey who was killed during
a planned mobile patrol within Basra City Iraq on Tue 18 Oct 05
at 2323hrs local time, the military vehicle in which Chris was
Commanding came under attack by what is suspected to have been
an IED.
Chris was a highly professional and highly regarded member of
the Regiment and the Sergeants Mess and his death has come as a
shock to everyone, as ever, he was leading his patrol from the
front, as he has done throughout our 6 months in Iraq.
Chris was one of our best and most capable sergeants in the
Regiment with a bright future that included attending selection
for Sandhurst as an instructor. He was widely respected not only
within the Regiment, but also across the Brigade and Division.
Most importantly there are many Guardsmen in the Battalion who
have benefited from his leadership, his experience and his
enthusiasm.
Sgt Hickey had been married to his wife Gemma for nearly three
years they resided in Aldershot, we extend our deepest
sympathies to Emma and Christians Family. He will be sadly
missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing him.
The Front Gate to Lille Barracks
Flowers of remembrance left in memory of Sgt Hickey
The Repatriation of Sergeant Christian Hickey
Recent Media Interest
The information was released on the Army MOD News Section
Sergeant Chris Hickey of 1st Battalion the Coldstream
Guards killed in Iraq
Published Thursday 20th October 2005
Sergeant Chris Hickey of the 1st Battalion the Coldstream
Guards. It is with deep regret that the Ministry of
Defence has confirmed the death of Sergeant Chris Hickey of the
1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards. Sergeant Hickey died as a
result of injuries sustained from a roadside bomb at
approximately 2320 hrs local time in Basra, Iraq, on Tuesday 18
October 2005.
The Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards
Battle Group, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Henderson, has made the
following statement:
"I regret to announce that late last night a British Army Patrol
was attacked using an Improvised Explosive Device in Basra City,
Southern Iraq. At the time of the attack the Patrol Commander,
Sergeant Chris Hickey, had moved forward on foot to reconnoiter
a route for the patrol and as such he was severely injured in
the blast. He was given first aid at the scene before being
evacuated by ambulance and helicopter to the British Military
Hospital in Shaiba, where, despite the best efforts of all those
involved in treating him, he was declared dead on arrival.
"Chris joined the Coldstream Guards in 1993 where he immediately
made his mark as a capable and reliable individual. He was to
maintain this impression throughout his service in the Regiment
as he promoted through the ranks, always displaying great
commitment and efficiency in everything he did. In so doing he
set a fine example to those of all ranks who served with him; it
is significant that at the time of his death he was, as ever,
leading his men from the front. A bright future in the Army
beckoned and he would undoubtedly have gone far in the
profession that he had chosen and that he loved. He was the
epitome of a professional soldier.
"Chris was more than just this. He was a fun-loving and warm
hearted character who always displayed an irrepressible
cheerfulness; however bad things were Chris could always raise a
smile. He had a certain spark that brought out the best in
people and this, coupled with his infectious sense of humour,
could be relied on to lighten any situation. To him things were
always good, or, as he would put it, 'Canny'.
"We are also keenly aware that Chris was not just a comrade and
friend to those of us who were fortunate enough to serve
alongside him; he was also a loving husband and son. Our
thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, parents, family and
friends at this tragic time."
John Reid, Secretary of State for Defence, said:
"The death of this British soldier in Iraq last night deeply
saddens me. All our thoughts and sympathies are with the family
at this very difficult time."
We would ask that the media respect the privacy of his family at
this difficult time.
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It
is with great sadness that we offer our condolences and deepest
sympathies to Gemma Hickey and her family following the tragic
death of her husband Christian Ian Hickey who was killed during
a planned mobile patrol within Basra City Iraq on Tue 18 Oct 05
at 2323hrs local time, the military vehicle in which Chris was
Commanding came under attack by what is suspected to have been
an IED.
