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The tragic death of 23-year-old sapper Kim Mawa, a member of the Royal Engineers, came as a complete shock to his regiment. Found dead in his room at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, Wiltshire, last May, Mr. Mawa’s passing left colleagues and commanders stunned. During the inquest held at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court, it was confirmed that Mr. Mawa died by hanging. Lieutenant Colonel Rich Roberts, his commanding officer in the 22 Engineer Regiment, emphasized that there were no prior welfare concerns.