(2026-01-27 20:56:00) — A British Army officer, known as Gilbert Muldowney, has died after serving with the Royal Artillery, military officials announced.
The Royal Artillery officer, who served in Estonia and overcame a serious injury to return to duty, is being remembered for his enthusiasm and dedication.
- Gilbert Muldowney attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in December 2020.
- He was deployed to Estonia for six months in November 2021.
- Muldowney recovered from a serious injury sustained on a commando course in January 2025 and returned to active duty.
- Colleagues describe him as a dedicated officer with a positive attitude and a commitment to his soldiers.
Gilbert Muldowney, who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, joined the Army in January 2020 and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in December of that year.
Military Service and Deployment
Muldowney served in multiple roles and was deployed to Estonia for six months beginning in November 2021, according to a statement from the Army.
He sustained a serious injury during a commando course in January 2025 and was ordered to pause and rehabilitate, but he successfully returned to duty after his recovery.
Tributes from Colleagues
Military personnel who served with Muldowney have paid tribute, describing him as a “true friend” and a “truly kind person.”
Commanding Officer of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller, said Muldowney, known as Gilbert, was “an immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired everyone around him.” Waller added that Muldowney was “always full of ideas and never without a bright smile,” approaching every challenge “wholeheartedly, whether in camp or out in the field.”
Waller described Muldowney as “an outstanding officer who consistently put his soldiers first,” calling him “a rising star” in the Army and the regiment. He will be remembered “for his easy-going nature, boundless energy, and infectious sense of humour,” Waller said.
Captain Duncan Morrison, who met Muldowney in 2021, said his friend “lived life to the fullest and made lasting connections with everyone he met.” Captain Helen Brackenbury stated that Muldowney served those under his command authentically, displaying “a level of spirit I continue to be in awe of.”
Major Martin Simms called Muldowney “an absolute credit to his family and his friends,” adding that they are “devastated by the loss.” Captain Ross Beeby also said, “Gilbert’s loss is felt deeply by his unit, his peers and all who had the privilege of serving and spending time with him.”
“Gilbert approached every challenge wholeheartedly, whether in camp or out in the field.” — Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller, Commanding Officer of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery
