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Army Probes Death of 25-Year-Old Medic Cpl Lucy Wilde at Warminster Garrison

The MoD confirms her 5 February death with the circumstances under formal investigation.

Overview

  • Cpl Lucy Wilde was found unresponsive in her Warminster Garrison accommodation on 5 February after missing morning parade, according to multiple reports.
  • Colleagues reportedly forced her door after hearing her puppy barking, and some outlets say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
  • The Ministry of Defence offered condolences and said it would be inappropriate to comment further while the inquiry continues, and no cause has been made public.
  • Welsh Guards tributes described her as an exceptional medic and highlighted her response to a Falklands mass-casualty incident where she was first on scene.
  • The 25-year-old served in Kenya, the Falklands and South Georgia, had recently transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and built a TikTok fitness following of about 10,500.