Three hundred mourners have gathered for the funeral service of a young British soldier who was killed in Iraq.
Lance Corporal Alan Brackenbury, 21, of Goole, East Yorkshire, died when a bomb exploded as troops travelled to meet Iraqi security officials on 29 May.
He became the 88th British soldier to die in Iraq.
His family and friends were joined by dozens of soldiers for the service at the Holy Trinity Church in East Cowick, East Yorkshire, on Friday.
A procession of 14 soldiers from the young soldier's regiment, the King's Royal Hussars, marched in front of the hearse as it made its way to the church.
Six of his comrades then carried his coffin, which was draped in the Union flag and decorated with his head-dress, medals and belt, into the village church.
Lance Corporal Brackenbury's parents, Stephen and Janet, his brother David and sister, Fay, appeared close to tears as they made their way in to the service.
His family were joined by the young soldier's fiancee, Kirsty, who had been planning their wedding when he was killed.
Captain Anthony Sharman paid a tribute to the young soldier whom he described as a selfless and dedicated professional who had risen quickly up the ranks.
He had impressed senior officers by befriending Iraqi children and with his attempts to speak Arabic.
"He made friends in all quarters, firstly because he was a committed professional but secondly, and most importantly, because he was a good person," said Capt Sharman.
"He had a well developed sense of right and wrong and the moral courage to follow the just cause."
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