Rifleman Carlo Apolis: Rifleman Carlo Apolis was a South African who came to the United Kingdom in 2004. He worked in a hotel in Exeter before joining the Army, a little older than most recruits. Rifleman Apolis initially enlisted in 2007 but left the Army for a short while before re-joining six months later.

After attending the demanding Combat Infantryman's Course at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick, Rifleman Apolis joined 4 RIFLES in November 2007. He was posted to A Company, training with them throughout 2008 and then attended Pre-Deployment Training in 2009, prior to deploying on his first Operational tour to Afghanistan (Operation HERRICK 11).

Nicknamed 'Apollo' by friends within his platoon, Rifleman Apolis was 28 when he died. He leaves behind, in South Africa, his mother, father and two sisters.

Funeral: Details for Rfn Carlo Apolis's funeral are;

Date: Sunday 28 March 2010

Time: 1000hrs, arrival at venue NLT 0930

Location: Community Hall located on Jasmyn Street, West Bank, Malmesbury,

Swartland, South Africa. (1 Hour north of Cape Town).

Format: Funeral service followed by private cremation.

Representation:

4 RIFLES Bearer party from the UK,

Senior RIFLES rep - Lt Col RTH Jones MBE, Commanding Officer 4 RIFLES,

DA and High Commission will be represented.