Corporal Dean Rusk, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, from Middlesbrough, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"To my wife and children, have a brilliant Christmas and a Happy New Year and to everyone who knows me in Middlesbrough, have one for me."

Lance Corporal Michael McGhin, 1st Battalion, The Coldstream Guards, from County Durham, at Camp Souter, Kabul, Afghanistan

"I'd like to give a big Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my daughter, my family, my friends back in County Durham.

I'll see you in the new year and have a drink on me."

Lance Corporal Sean Hall, 1st Battalion, The Coldstream Guards, from County Durham, at Camp Souter, Kabul, Afghanistan

"I'd like to say a very Merry Christmas to my wife and two kids and also a special Christmas message to my friends who are in Murton. I hope to see you all in the new year."

Lance Corporal Andrew Featherstone, 29 Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps, from Durham, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"I'd like to give a message to my mam, dad and little brother up in County Durham.

Hopefully, I'll be back soon."

Craftsman David Bramley, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, from Newcastle, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"I'd just like to say hello to my mother and my father up in Newcastle and Yorkshire.

Have a good Christmas and I'll see you all soon."

Corporal Lee Brook, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, from Middlesbrough, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"I'd like to say a Merry Christmas to my family, who live in Middlesbrough.

Hopefully, I'll see you soon in the New Year."

Corporal David Percival, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, from Aysgarth, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire

"I want to say hi to my wife, Catherine, and my daughter, Olivia.

Hope you have a good Christmas and a good New Year. To my family and friends, have a good one and I'll see you soon."

Corporal Maurice Williams, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, from Catterick, North Yorkshire, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"To my mum and brother back home in Catterick Garrison, I wish you all the best for the festive season.

Take care and I'll look forward to seeing you in the future."

Wayne Wrightson, 39, (Leading Hand Communications aboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere patrolling waters off Iraq), from Darlington

"Christmas greetings to all my family and friends. Special wishes go to my lovely wife, Lisa, and three children, Frances, George and Madeline. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...see you all soon. Lots of love, Daddy x x x"

Lance Corporal Danny Dovraine, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

"I just want to say hello to my friends, family and everyone who knows me.

Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year - I hope to see you all soon."