Prince Harry is set to attend a dedication service for the Bastion Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.
He will be joined by the families of those who lost their lives during the conflict in Afghanistan at the private ceremony on June 11.
The service will feature a minute’s silence and will be followed by a reception for guests.
Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, said: “It is right that we will be holding this important service of dedication in the presence of so many of the family and friends of the brave men and women whose names are etched on the memorial.
“It will stand as a permanent reminder of the ultimate sacrifice they made towards ensuring the security of the UK and the stability of Afghanistan.”
The reconstructed Bastion Memorial replicates the same design as the former Bastion Memorial Wall in Camp Bastion that was taken down in late 2014 following the end of combat operations.
The new memorial, containing some elements from the original such as the cross made of shell cases, is built with different materials. It also has a raised map of Afghanistan mounted on the rear, which marks the locations where the UK forces served over the 13-year campaign.
Major Thomas McDermott of The Royal Tank Regiment served several tours in Afghanistan, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He lost a close friend there in 2009, Captain Tom Sawyer. In 2013 on another tour of duty, a member of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force under his command, Lance Corporal Jay Brynin, also lost his life.
He said: “The Memorial Wall in Camp Bastion was an important part of how we coped with loss.
“It was the heart of the camp, and over the years gave thousands of soldiers a focal point for thought and remembrance. It was common, particularly after memorials and vigils, to see soldiers spending time around it reflecting on their fallen comrades.
“Bringing the heart of Bastion back to the heart of the country in Staffordshire is exactly the right thing to do, sustaining the ability of family, friends and comrades to remember those they loved and lost.
“It really will help to ensure that we never forget.”
