THIS is Lance Bombardier Matthew Hatton, out on patrol in Afghanistan, doing the job he loved and had always dreamed of doing.

The picture of the 23-year-old from Haxby, York, was taken in Sangin, Helmand province, on a tour of duty earlier this month.

Less than a fortnight later, he was killed when two bombs exploded as he was back on patrol serving his country.

This page is dedicated to personal tributes to Matthew and we ask that you respect his memory, family and friends at all times.

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