Stephen Healey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Stephen James Healey |
| Born | 19 September 1982 Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Died | 26 May 2012 (aged 29) Nahri Saraj District, Helmand, Afghanistan |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 2007–2012 † |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Mention in Despatches (September 2010) |
Captain Stephen James Healey (19 September 1982 – 26 May 2012) was a British Army officer with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Welch Fusiliers), and former professional footballer for Swansea City.
He was killed by an improvised explosive device on routine vehicle patrol in the Nahri Saraj District of Helmand province, Afghanistan, on 26 May 2012.[1]
- ^ "Afghanistan casualty named by MoD". BBC. 27 May 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.