Sergeant Matthew Locke died a hero when killed in a gun battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan on 25th October, 2007.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday 17th November, 2007 at 11.30 am at St. Margaret's Church, Hyde St, Bellingen.
Matthew Locke was born in Bellingen Hospital on March 16 1974. He attended Bellingen High. He left school at 14 and at 17, he joined the Army and progressed rapidly through the ranks. He joined the Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment, was awarded the Medal of Gallantry last year and was on his third term in Afghanistan when he was shot in the chest during a firefight with Taliban forces in Oruzgan province.
More information on his life at http://www.defence.gov.au/vale/SGT_Locke/SGT_Locke.htm
