Overview
- Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court concluded the Royal Engineers sapper died by hanging in May last year.
- Colleagues raised the alarm after hearing his shower running for about 90 minutes, and senior NCOs gained access to his room.
- Emergency services confirmed his death, and Wiltshire Police reported no suspicious circumstances or third‑party involvement.
- A handwritten note indicating intent was recovered, according to area coroner Ian Singleton.
- Evidence presented at the inquest showed he had been an active gambler, spending about £11,000 over six months with overdrafts and a deficit of roughly £1,000.