A soldier who died during SAS selection training in the Brecon Beacons has been named as Edward John Maher.
Mr Maher died on 13 July alongside L/Cpl Craig Roberts from Conwy on one of the hottest days of the year while climbing south Wales' highest mountain.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed his identity on Wednesday morning.
The family issued a short statement saying: "At this time of great sadness Edward's family has asked that they be left alone to grieve in private".
An MoD spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
"Investigations are being carried out by Dyfed-Powys Police and the Army. We cannot comment any further until these investigations are complete."
Mr Maher's family had initially asked for him not to be named.
Inquests into the deaths of both soldiers are to be opened and adjourned this afternoon by Powys coroner Louise Hunt.
A third soldier who collapsed remains in hospital.
'Distress'Witnesses on the day said they saw two soldiers "clearly in distress" who pleaded with them for some drinking water.
The pair were understood to be taking part in the aptitude training element of the course to become SAS reservists.
They were climbing Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain, which is known for the "Fan Dance" where soldiers hoping to join the special forces march over the mountain carrying a heavy pack and a rifle, then do the route in reverse in a set time.
L/Cpl Roberts, 24, of Penrhyn Bay, had served with the Territorial Army for around five years and is understood to have served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The former teaching assistant lived in London and had been due to start a job in the office of the Secretary of State for Education.
His father Kelvin Roberts said at the time of his death: "We are all devastated at the loss of our beloved Craig.
"This has left a massive hole in all our lives.
"We wholeheartedly supported Craig in his military endeavours and it gives us some comfort, though great sadness, that he died in the pursuit of his dream."
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