Bicester soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the identity of 2 soldiers killed in enemy fire.
Corporal Andrew Roberts and Private Ratu Silibaravi were victims of an attack at their base in Helmand Province on Friday.
They were members of 23 Pioneer Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps based at Bicester.
Corporal Roberts was a 32-year-old father of three, born in Middlesbrough. He had been serving as a Section Commander since 2008.
Private Silibaravi was 32-years-old and was born in Fiji. He took up his post in 23 Pioneer Regiment in 2003.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says his thoughts are with their families.
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