The soldier was injured when an improvised explosive device detonated during an operation in Kandahar province on 15 September 2009. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, both in theatre and back in the UK, over a period of nearly six weeks, he sadly died as a result of his wounds.
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Cartwright, Commanding Officer, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, said:
"As the Commanding Officer of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, it is with immense sadness that I announce the death of a soldier from the battalion. Despite a most determined and courageous fight against his injuries sustained in Afghanistan, he died last night in Selly Oak Hospital.
"On behalf of everyone in the battalion, I offer my deepest sympathy and prayers to his family and loved ones who have been with him these past few difficult days."
The soldier's next of kin have been informed and a period of grace will be observed before further details are released.