A young father who was fatally wounded in Afghanistan will be honoured alongside his hero uncle on the memorial he inspired.

Private Daniel Steven Prior, 27, who died on Friday, was named after his uncle, Stephen Prior, killed at the same age during the Falklands War.

After Stephen Prior's death in 1982 The Argus launched a campaign to have a memorial for soldiers who died after the Second World War.

Brighton and Hove City Council eventually erected the memorial in the Old Steine in 2008. Bob Prior, brother to Stephen and uncle to Daniel, was the guest of honour at its unveiling.

Pte Prior , from Peacehaven, was mortally wounded by an explosion while on patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province on Thursday. He was flown back to the UK where he died surrounded by his family.

He had only just returned to duty after the birth of his son, Logan, just three weeks ago.

His uncle, Stephen Prior, was shot dead by sniper fire during the assault on Goose Green in the Falklands on May 30 1982. He was trying to rescue a fallen colleague when he died.

Daniel Prior’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Andrew Harrison, said: “This bright, inspiring and able paratrooper knew the risks of war more than almost anyone - his uncle died the year before Dan was born fighting for this great battalion at the battle of Goose Green in the Falklands conflict “They both fell aged only 27. Twice in two years his family will receive an Elizabeth Cross. For a second time the Prior name will be carved into the Battalion's memorial.

"Dan Prior's sacrifice has cost a joyful future with his wife Emily and his three-week-old son, Logan. It is the smallest consolation that he passed away having seen Logan on a recent trip home.”

Lance Corporal Chris Wilmott served alongside both Pte Prior and his uncle.

He said: “For me he will never be forgotten, nor will his uncle Steve.

“They will always be just next door in another room or adjacent tent. I will always speak freely of him and ensure his memory and that of others will live on.”