| Location | Wakefield |
| Age | 23 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 1987 |
| Date of Death | 21/07/2010 |
| Visitors | 9,388 since 19/08/2010 |
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Corporal Matthew James Stenton from The Royal Dragoon Guards and Lance Corporal Stephen Daniel Monkhouse from the 1st Battalion Scots Guards were killed when members of The Royal Dragoon Guards and the 1st Battalion Scots Guards were providing security for the building of Route Trident in Basharan, north of Lashkar Gah.
Corporal Stenton, of Viking Group, D (The Green Horse) Squadron, was commanding a Viking armoured vehicle that was part of a cordon to facilitate the exploitation of a number of IEDs and Lance Corporal Monkhouse, of Combined Force Lashkar Gah, was the gunner of a Coyote vehicle when insurgents shot and wounded a member of ISAF.
Corporal Stenton manoeuvred his vehicle in order to lay down fire and extract the casualty, and Lance Corporal Monkhouse provided fire support in order to allow the evacuation to take place. Tragically, as the casualty was being extracted, Corporal Stenton and Lance Corporal Monkhouse were both killed by small arms fire.
Corporal Matthew Stenton joined the Army and attended the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. On completion of Phase 2 training in May 2004, he joined The Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG).
On arrival at the regiment, he successfully completed Mission Specific Training before deploying with the regimental battle group on Operation TELIC 5. This was followed by a move to Reconnaissance Troop and deployment on Operation TELIC 11.
He later passed his Challenger 2 MBT (Main Battle Tank) Crew Commanders' Course, and then deployed on Operation HERRICK 12 as a Viking Commander in Viking Group, D (The Green Horse) Squadron.
Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, Commanding Officer RDG, said:
"I have only known Corporal Matt Stenton for two years but such was the impression he made on me I feel as if I've known him for much longer.
"He cared passionately for the soldiers under his command, and he would insist rightly that their needs were paramount, no matter what the circumstances.
"Matt loved soldiering. He loved the camaraderie associated with a tight-knit group of well-trained and highly focused individuals. Only 23 years old and already he had completed two operational tours, both in Iraq, and he was desperate to deploy to Afghanistan.
"However, he was required to complete his Challenger 2 Crew Commanders' Course before boarding the plane for Helmand, and this pained him deeply as he would not join D (The Green Horse) Squadron until they had been in theatre for about six weeks.
"Matt only arrived in central Helmand earlier this month. True to character he deployed with his troop the minute his in-theatre training was complete. He was now where he wanted to be - with his men, sharing in their endeavours, both good times and bad.
"It was typical of Corporal Matt Stenton that on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 July 2010 he was yet again looking out for those more junior than himself. He died in command of an armoured vehicle whilst successfully extracting a casualty and laying down fire on an insurgent position.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will miss him hugely but his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Quis Separabit."
R.I.P
I am respecting those who are serving/served in irac. My thoughts are with your family. I no what your going through as I lost my cousin in irac. Hope you all well
Xx
RIP. X
You did your duty even though you knew the chances of being killed were quite high. We truly respect you, and are forever in our hearts. RIP angel. X
love,honor,respect
Just want to thank you for your service and to say that you are forever respected. Such a sad loss,and at such a young age. God bless,hope you are at peace.
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TONIGHT I LIGHT THIS CANDLE WHILE IN REMEMBERANCE OF YOU
I HOPE THAT IT WILL BURN ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT IN HOPE YOU CAN SEE IT TOO
KNOWING THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE
ONE DAY WE SHALL MEET AGAIN THERE WILL BE NO MORE HEARTBREAK
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WE SHALL BE UNITED WHEN MY EARTHLY TIME IS THROUGH
UNTIL THEN MY ANGEL I WILL LIVE ON EACH MEMORY OF YOU
SLEEP WELL MY PRECIOUS ANGEL FOR ALL OF ETERNITY
ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SEARCHING THIS EARTH FOR ME............
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copyright© Rosalind Roberts 10/9/2010
For Matthew
My Soldier Boy
My angel was a soldier boy
travelling far and wide,
He served his country faithfully
with his comrades by his side.
My soldier boy was just a child
when he signed up for the cause,
but little did we know that soon
he would be fighting in the wars.
He wore his uniform so proud,
and medals for all to see,
but little did I know quite soon,
he wouldn't come back to me.
So as he waved bye bye that day
We both stood there and cried,
and then that awful letter came
for his country he had died.
I sometimes smile, I sometimes cry
now that we are apart
I will never forget you soldier boy
You're always in my heart.
Copyright© Jean Cavanagh 2009
~~~~~~GOODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~ I SMILED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Another day has passed us by
and still I cannot help but cry.
The evening sun is sinking low
my heart is filled with so much woe
The moon, the stars in heaven above, are
our angels sending down their love.
A floating feather swirls in the breeze
oh let me catch you please, please.
My angel landed upon my hand,
and I began to smile,
Oh thank you God in heaven above,
for making this day so worthwhile.
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