A Royal Marine who was killed in southern Afghanistan in July and is understood to have been a member of the special forces has been named.
Corporal Seth Stephens is believed to have been a member of the Special Boat Service (SBS) - the naval equivalent of the SAS.
Cpl Stephens, a married father, was killed on July 1. Details of his death have not been released.
Colleagues paid tribute to his "can do" attitude as a marine and his "absolute dedication" as a family man.
A spokesman for the Royal Marines said: "Cpl Seth Stephens was a truly popular man.
"He was blessed with the innate ability to brighten the darkest room; he also possessed a disarming sense of humour.
"Measured and thoughtful, his strength came from a depth of experience and knowledge that he was keen to share with others.
"Armed with a positive 'can do' approach to every task, he was a trusted friend and colleague.
"A team member he most certainly was, but it was as an individual that his true colours were best displayed.
"Never one to follow the well trodden path, he was confident in his own abilities and was always looking for new challenges."
