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Former Australian soldier who served in Afghanistan dies suddenly in Thailand as family and friends pay tribute: ‘A life of bravery and adventure’
- Justin Christopher House passed away on February 2 in Bangkok
- Originally from Adelaide, he moved to Thailand after his military service.
A former Australian soldier who served in Afghanistan has died suddenly at the age of 33.
Justin Christopher House passed away on February 2 in Bangkok, where he lived.
Originally from Adelaide, the soldier moved to Thailand after serving with ‘B’ Company in the London Regiment and the Queen’s Company Grenadier Guards in Afghanistan.
His cause of death has not been disclosed.
Justin Christopher House passed away on February 2 in Bangkok, where he lived
Friends and family of Mr. House asked mourners to make a donation to Soldier On in lieu of flowers. The charity supports members of the Australian Defense Force.
His death notice describes him as a ‘beloved son of Julie and Chris (deceased)’ and a ‘brother of Henry and James’.
Loved ones also took to social media to pay tribute to the Australian.
Dude, there is no end! You will always be in my heart and in my memory. I love you always my friend,’ said one.
Loved ones also took to social media to pay tribute to the Australian (pictured)
‘RIP Justin House. What a life! What a boy!’ said another.
‘RIP, my brother Justin House. You will always be in my heart,” commented a third.
One person explained how the ex-serviceman “lived life on his own terms” and that his life was “full of bravery and adventure.”
“You will always be in my heart and memory,” another friend wrote.
Australian Defense Forces first went to Afghanistan in 2001. Today the largest international military commitment remains in the country with 1,550 ADF personnel deployed as part of Operation Slipper.