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Rifleman Daniel Hume of The 4th Battalion The Rifles, who was born in Slough and grew up in Maidenhead, has been killed in Afghanistan whilst on a foot patrol near Nad e-Ali, Helmand province. A statement from the former Furze Platt Senior School student’s family said: “Daniel passed out of Catterick as top recruit and since joining the Army he was the happiest we had known him, he had truly found his place in the world. He believed in what the British army was trying to achieve and was confident. "We have lost a son and a best friend, his death has left a huge void in our lives, we are fiercely proud of him." The 22-year-old was a keen snowboarder and had a passion for downhill mountain bike racing. In 2004 he came 42nd in the Downhill World Cup Rifleman Jack Pearcey, a friend of Daniel’s said: "When I asked Daniel what he wanted to achieve out of his career he answered, "I'm going to be RSM". He was keen as mustard, being an Infantryman was his bread and butter. He was a natural and brilliant squad and more importantly a brilliant bloke, goodbye mate. Gone but not forgotten." Leave your messages of condolence and memories of Rifleman Hume in our online book of condolences