The tragedy of Yorkshire soldiers lost not on the battlefield but to suicide examinerlive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from examinerlive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Barton soldier tragically takes his own life months after friend s death
The double tragedy has devastated the families of Damon Hakin and George Ellis
Updated
A soldier from Barton tragically took his own life just a month after going to his best friend s funeral.
Damon Hakin and George Ellis, both formerly of 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, died within weeks of each other.
Damon, from Doncaster, passed away on February 20 while travelling in Australia and George, 24, from Barton died on April 30 – a month after attending his friend’s funeral.
George’s devastated dad Adrian, 59, told The Mirror: I wouldn’t wish what has happened to my family on my worst enemy.
Soldier tragically takes his own life months after friend s death
The double tragedy has devastated the families of Damon Hakin and George Ellis
Updated
Sign up here!
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice
A Yorkshire soldier took his own life just a month after going to his best friend s funeral.
Damon Hakin and George Ellis, both formerly of 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, died within weeks of each other.
Damon, from Doncaster, passed away on February 20 while travelling in Australia and George, 24, died on April 30 – a month after attending his friend’s funeral.