Kyle Power – Corporal Power K-M-144, Parachute Medical Squadron (Volunteers) died on 14th August 1991 as a result of a road traffic accident whilst on duty. He was the only son of Sergeant Power of the 17th-21st Lancers and his mother Carol a Wren, who worked at Nottingham City Hospital.

Kyle was born 26th May 1972, at BMH Hanover West Germany and was educated at All Saints School Mansfield. He joined the TA where he achieved a Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

He went to Manchester University and gained a degree in Environmental Management. He loved being in the army and enjoyed outdoor pursuits, climbing and rugby. The photo, shows his delight in his achieving his first parachute jump and holding the pull cord. Carol remembers him as a happy, loving son who was full of fun. He was very close to his sister Claire.

Kyle died in hospital at Manchester following the accident and is buried at Tithe Green Cemetery. He is remembered at the National Arboretum Staffordshire and on the Roll of Honour inside St Mary’s Church Edwinstowe.