"I remember our meeting during her time with the Welsh Guards, where her warmth and compassion were unmistakable. She served with courage and distinction as a medic and sought always to help others. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends."
"He said she served in the army with courage and pride and lived with resilience. She adored long walks with her dog, the peace of nature, books that transported her and the sense of freedom found outdoors. She had a warmth and loyalty that was rare. A heart that gave even when she had been hurt, he said."
"Her actions that day were nothing short of outstanding, and she was rightly commended for her courage and professionalism, the regiment said."
Corporal Lucy Wilde, 25, was found dead in her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February, and a Ministry of Defence investigation is under way. Wilde posted videos on TikTok documenting daily life in the army and had served for eight years, joining the Welsh Guards until December 2025 before promotion to corporal and a move to the Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Senior figures and family paid tribute, recalling her warmth, compassion and resilience. The Welsh Guards highlighted her professionalism and courage after she was first on the scene of a mass casualty incident in the Falklands.
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