Inquest date set for soldier who died at Army base

Nicholas Hart's inquest will take place at Northallerton Coroner's Court on 4 November

An inquest date has been set for a soldier who was found dead at an Army base in North Yorkshire.

Northallerton Coroner's Court heard on Wednesday that the case of Nicholas Hart, 33, from Church Village, Pontypridd, in Wales will be heard on 4 November.

He died on 5 February 2022 at Catterick Garrison while serving with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. He had been working in a recruitment role.

Following his death, the Army released a tribute that described him as "a popular and likeable soldier who was always the quiet and calm voice of reason".

'Drawn to him'

The statement added: "His constant professionalism, personal pride and friendly demeanour made him an obvious choice to help with regimental recruiting.

"He took to the job with ease, and recruiting in the farthest reaches of Scotland he found that his thick Welsh accent proved to be an asset, as people would be drawn to him.

"Always smiling, his light-hearted nature and warmth could fill a room. He cared deeply for his friends and family and will be sorely missed by all those who knew him."

His death came just days after another soldier, aged 18, who was based at Catterick Garrison and attached to a different unit, was found dead on railway tracks in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

Highlander Hart joined the Territorial Army in 2008 and transferred to the Royal Regiment of Scotland two years later.

He was on duty at the London Olympics in 2012 and had also completed a deployment in Germany.

He was awarded Operational Service Medals for tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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