Tributes for UK servicemen killed in Afghanistan Two British servicemen shot dead by a rogue Afghan soldier at the UK headquarters in Helmand Province have been described as "brave and committed." Sergeant Luke Taylor, 33, of the Royal Marines, and Lance Corporal Michael Foley, 25, of the Adjutant General's Corps, who were both fathers of young children, were killed at the base in Lashkar Gah on Monday. Sgt Taylor, from Bournemouth, Dorset, leaves behind his wife Nicola and their son Roan, while L/Cpl Foley, from Burnley, Lancashire, leaves his wife Sophie and their three sons Calum, Warren and Jake. L/Cpl Foley's family, including his parents Craig and Debbie, sister Lisa and brother Jordan, said in a statement: "He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and everyone privileged to serve with him both on his last tour and during his military career." Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "I was very saddened to learn of the deaths of Sergeant Luke Taylor and Lance Corporal Michael Foley, brave and committed British servicemen who died in the most tragic of circumstances whilst on operations. He added: "These were true and devoted family men." A total of 407 members of UK forces have died since operations in Afghanistan began in October 2001.