Sapper Luke Dennis Glyn Allsopp
Incident Report
Al Zubayr, Iraq – Ambush
Deceased
Details
Sapper L.D.G. Allsopp with Staff Sergeant S. Cullingworth was ambushed on the outskirts of Al Zubayr, Iraq. They were taken to the Iraq Military Intelligence compound were they later died from gunshot wounds. There bodies were found just under a month later in a shallow grave not far from the town.Personal Details
- 25066729 Sapper
- Luke Dennis Glyn Allsopp
- 33 Engineer Regiment
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Died on the 23rd March 2003. Aged 25
Buried at All Saints Church, Wimbish, Essex.
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Troulan, Commanding Officer 33 Engineer Regiment, Explosive Ordnance Disposal said:
“Luke Allsopp was a very capable individual who was well-liked within the Squadron and a valued team member. He had served within bomb disposal in Cyprus and Kenya. He leaves behind a loving family and girlfriend, Katy.”
Sergeant Sean McLoughlin told mourners that Luke was affectionately known as “Muscles.” “He lived life to the max and he enjoyed it, we can be certain he is with us now with a pint in his hand, drinking his farewells.” “He lived as a soldier and he died as a soldier. A soldier fighting for peace and for right.”
Photo taken by Gary Woodman-Simmons and Ron Harris.
Luke Allsopp
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I have never served in any of the forces but have the utmost respect for those men and women that do. When the Iraq war was going on and Luke Allsopp was killed I seen a picture of this young lads smiling face and have never forgotten his face or his name and for me he represents all the members of the armed forces who protect us at home and others around the world and who will never return to their loved ones and friends.🙏