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MoD Confirms 19-Year-Old Private’s Death During Physical Training Session

Senior officers provided tributes highlighting his discipline and potential, sharing no further information on the cause.

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Overview

  • Private Harry Johnson collapsed and died on July 24 during a physical training session at Vimy Barracks in Catterick, three months after enlisting.
  • The Ministry of Defence described Johnson as one of the hardest working members of his platoon who was reliable and disciplined.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Ben Jesty said Johnson was tipped to become a P Company Champion and praised his fitness, determination and selflessness.
  • Johnson had passed basic training in early July and received the Best Shot award before joining the Bruneval Platoon to train as a paratrooper.
  • The MoD has not released additional details on the circumstances of his collapse or any investigation into his death.