Marine killed in training named

The family of a Royal Marine who died when a Land Rover overturned in Dorset have paid tribute to a "lovely lad" who "lived life at full throttle".

Jamie Hutton, a 23-year-old member of Plymouth-based 42 Commando, died during a training exercise at Lulworth Firing Range, near Weymouth, on Tuesday.

The incident is being investigated by the Army's Land Accident Investigation Team and the Royal Military Police.

Another passenger was seriously injured in the incident.

Marine Hutton's father Jim, a serving Marine officer, said his son would be sadly missed.

"Our lovely lad, full of the joys of life, irrepressibly vibrant, kindness personified and friend to all, has gone - but he will never be forgotten," he said.

"'The Colonel' was a force beyond his years."
Lt Col Charlie Stickland

"That he packed so much into his short life is a lesson to us all. He lived at full throttle, always on the move, dreaming up his next plan.

"Failure was never an option for Jamie, but when it came, he just shrugged and moved on with a smile.

"He saw positive from every negative and his charm offensive never disengaged.

"He was a proud Marine, hard as nails but with a soft heart; we all wanted a part of him, and he gave it gladly.

"We have shed many a tear since his passing but we see and hear him everywhere. He touched so many people and we are all glad for that. 'See ya, pal!'."

Marine Hutton joined up at the age of 20 and excelled in training, winning the Charnock Shooting Trophy and earning himself the nickname of "The Colonel".

He joined K Company 42 Commando RM in May 2006 and served in Afghanistan before becoming an sniper instructor at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.

Lt Col Charlie Stickland, commanding officer of 42 Commando, said: "Marine Hutton was the type of dynamic soldier and personality every organisation needs - a surfer, a rugby player, a friend to all and an outstanding operator.

"He will be hugely missed. The Colonel was a force beyond his years."

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