Rifleman James Brown sacrificed his life to save others whilst on duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Tuesday 15th December 2009.

Having only passed out from training on 18th September 2009, and after less than two weeks in Afghanistan, 18 year old James and his colleague, Lance Corporal David Kirkness prevented two suicide bombers aboard a motorcycle from entering a crowded marketplace.

Realising that James and David were preventing them from reaching their intended target and causing maximum devastation, the bombers detonated their explosives, killing James and David. James and David's completely selfless and heroic action saved the lives of countless men, women and children.

James's family: his parents Tracy and Stephen, 3 young sisters Steph, Sam and Ellie, 1 year old nephew Reece, stepdad David and girlfriend Hayley, wish to honour his memory and the memory of all fallen soldiers by raising funds for Help For Heroes, a charity which James himself actively supported before he went to Afghanistan.

You can help to carry on the good work which James started by making a donation here for the benefit of Help For Heroes. Please act in the spirit of the Rifles Battalion - be "Swift and Bold" and make your donation today. Any help, large or small, will be greatly appreciated.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - more money is raised, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Please dig deep and donate now for this very worthwhile charity.

Thank you.

In loving memory of Rifleman James Stephen Brown, 3 Rifles

1991-2009

"Chin up, head down and rest in peace, James"