Nothing fazed him, however demanding the situation, and his ability to absorb work, pressure and other people’s worries was genuinely legendary. He was ‘undentable’ and we in 2 RIFLES have invented this new word in honour of Mark. He oozed quality, humanity and had a tremendous and mischievous sense of fun, which frequently lightened the load of this extraordinary tour. It is almost impossible to know where to start when writing a tribute to a man as brave, huge and full-on as Mark Hale. Lieutenant Colonel Rob Thomson, Commanding Officer, 2 RIFLES Battle Group, said: He died in hospital at Camp Bastion on 13 August 2009 after being caught in an IED (improvised explosive device) blast helping an injured soldier to safety whilst on patrol near Sangin. He was a devoted husband, adored by his wife Brenda, and a loving and exceptional father to his two daughters. He was a genuine thinker, had studied at the Open University for a degree and then took a Masters in Psychology. He then moved to 2 RIFLES as the Motor Transport Officer and then became the Battle Group Logistics Officer for operations in Afghanistan this summer.Ĭapt Hale was fiercely fit he loved cycling, rowing and rugby. Selected for a commission, he managed the careers of almost 1,000 soldiers in 1st Battalion The Rifles as four regiments merged to form The Rifles in 2007. He was promoted to Company Serjeant Major in London on ceremonial duties and then had a brief spell as Regimental Serjeant Major. One of the outstanding soldiers of his generation, he found his calling in the Reconnaissance Platoon, where he spent much of his career.
Captain Mark Hale, 2nd Battalion The Rifles (All rights reserved.)
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