TOSTEVIN, Alexander Charles George

Rank: 
Marine
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
30063068
Honours & Awards: 
Died : 
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Died in service
Age: 
28
Marine Alexander Tostevin, SBS, died in service in 2018.
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2010. During his time in the military, Alex underwent multiple deployments including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. It was while on active duty in Sangin province in July 2010, that Alex was shot in the head, with the bullet skirting the inside of his helmet and causing him to fall to the floor. Alex dismissed the wound as a scratch and promptly returned fire, allowing two of his comrades to return to safety. 

 

Sources
London Gazette 59737, page 5641.
Report by the Dorset Coroner and response from the MOD [view....].
 
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