Private Anthony Frampton wrote home to say he would be 'fine' weeks before death He had been in Afghanistan just over three weeks when the bomb, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, tore through a Warrior vehicle during a routine patrol. He was killed along with Corporal Jake Hartley, 20, Private Christopher Kershaw, 19, Private Daniel Wade, 20, Private Daniel Wilford, 21, and Sergeant Nigel Coupe, 33. Pte Frampton was 18 when he joined the Army in 2009, training at Catterick before enlisting in 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment. Along with Pte Hartley and Pte Wilford, he was from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Melanie Williams, head of Royds Hall High School, paid tribute to Pte Frampton. She said: "Anthony left Royds Hall in 2007 and is fondly remembered by staff as a memorable young man with a strong character and a real sense of humour. Friendly and polite, he was also caring and compassionate towards other students. Anthony will always be remembered by the school community with pride and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.