Justin Conaglen

soldier

Former New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) soldier Justin Conaglen tragically passed away in Africa shortly after leaving the New Zealand Defence Force, where he had served as a Lance Corporal. Known for his impressive endurance as an athlete and mountaineer, Conaglen had completed multiple ultramarathons and embarked on a challenging expedition to climb Tukuche Peak in Nepal. His departure from the NZDF raised questions about his transition to private security work, a common path for experienced soldiers seeking high-risk opportunities abroad. The circumstances surrounding his death and the logistics of returning his body to New Zealand remain unclear.