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Michael Lockett (Michael Christopher Lockett) was born on 11 June, 1980 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, is a British Army soldier. Discover Michael Lockett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Christopher Lockett |
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| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
11 June, 1980 |
| Birthday |
11 June |
| Birthplace |
Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Date of death |
21 September, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Helmand Province, Afghanistan |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Michael Lockett Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Michael Lockett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Lockett worth at the age of 29 years old? Michael Lockett’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Michael Lockett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Sergeant Michael Christopher Lockett (11 June 1980 – 21 September 2009) was a British soldier, killed in action in Afghanistan aged 29.
An improvised explosive device which he was investigating exploded injuring Lockett and two other soldiers.
Lockett died before he reached hospital.
Lockett studied at Longcroft School in Beverley, in 1996, he joined the 1st Battalion of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment stationed at Tidworth Camp, Wiltshire and spent the majority of his military career as a machine Gunner.
He was a qualified Jungle Warfare and Military Tracking Instructor.
As well as being the 217th British soldier to die in Afghanistan since October 2001, he is the first soldier who has been awarded the Military Cross to later die there.
Lockett's body was flown back to Britain on 29 September, where hundreds filled the streets to pay tribute to him.
Lockett's school friends Kate Atkinson, Rochelle Booth, Kelly Jackson and Rebecca Knowles started up The Lockett Fund, which has raised hundreds of pounds for the charity Help for Heroes.
Lockett, known as "Locky" to his comrades, was the father of three and was in a relationship with Belinda English.
While fighting in Afghanistan during Operation Herrick VI in September 2007, Lockett, then a corporal, and the rest of his unit, were commanded to penetrate enemy lines, and ruin their posts.
The soldiers dubbed the mission 'Operation Certain Death', but carried it out nonetheless.
However, they were ambushed by Taliban troops.
The ambush caused the death of Private Johan Botha and Sergeant Craig Brelsford, as well as inflicting injuries on four other soldiers.
Michael led the remaining soldiers in an attempt to retrieve the bodies, and rescue the four injured soldiers.
In June 2008 Lockett was presented with the Military Cross by Queen Elizabeth II, for his efforts in an attempt to recover the bodies of Pte.
Johan Botha and Sgt. Craig Brelsford, as well as successfully rescuing four other injured soldiers.
He is the first soldier to die on operations who has been awarded the Military Cross since World War II.
For his "leadership, command, control and supreme courage", Lockett was awarded the Military Cross on 7 March 2008, which he later received from Queen Elizabeth II.
At the time of his death on 21 September 2009, Lockett was working with the Afghan National Army, at Patrol Base Sandford.
He had volunteered to stay at the base because new soldiers were due to arrive, and he wanted to ensure they knew as much about the local area as possible.
He was investigating an improvised explosive device, when it detonated, killing him, and injuring two nearby soldiers.
