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British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training
- On Sunday, January 25 Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died during tactical live‑fire training at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland, one of the UK’s largest army training ranges.
- Service records show he commissioned into the Royal Artillery on December 11, 2020 after Sandhurst training and served as a fire support team commander within 129 Battery.
- Colleagues remembered him as an immensely enthusiastic officer who inspired those around him, with Captain Helen Brackenbury and Major Martin Simms praising his kindness, leadership, and spirit.
- The MoD confirmed the death on Tuesday and an Army spokesperson said the circumstances are being investigated, offering condolences to Muldowney's loved ones.
- He had deployed to Estonia for six months and had been seriously injured on a commando course before returning to duty after rehabilitation, earning a rising profile within the Regiment.
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