British soldier killed in Ukraine named as MoD pays tribute to officer who 'embodied the best of Britain'
A soldier who died in in a road crash in Ukraine has been named as Major Paul Wilks.
Major Wilks, 40, died in a road traffic accident away from the front lines on Saturday, September 12.
He was commissioned from Sandhurst in 2012 and joined the Intelligence Corps where he remained throughout his career.
His Commanding Officer described him as a "man of great intellect", who often spoke of his love for his wife and two sons.
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He was deployed on multiple tours, including to Afghanistan, and was recognised with two Operational Service Medals.
Major Wilks also received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on May 7, 2026.
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