Lee Rigby Age At Death, Injury, Funeral, Documentary, Military

Lee Rigby, a drummer, was a committed and skilled soldier. He had a well-established reputation among the Second Fusiliers.

He was the beating heart of our Corps of Drums and was larger than life. He was a genuine warrior who fought with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany, and Cyprus as a side drummer and machine gunner.

Lee Rigby At Death

On May 22, 2013, Lee, a 25-year-old Fusilier from Langley in Middleton, was mercilessly killed within 200 yards of his army barracks in Woolwich.

Lee Rigby Injury

Lee James Rigby, 25, a machine-gunner and drummer in the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was the soldier killed in the attack.

Lee Rigby Funeral

Following the funeral, his body was transported through streets packed with mourners to Middleton Cemetery for a private burial.

Lee Rigby Documentary

Panorama looks at the horrific Woolwich moment when the lives of three young men tragically collided. Despite coming from various backgrounds, all were born in the United Kingdom. Lee Rigby was an armed forces enthusiast.

Lee Rigby Military

Extremists Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale assassinated the fusilier, who joined the Army in 2006 and was sent to Afghanistan three years later. He was then employed by the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in a recruitment capacity.