A Royal Navy trainee died at a military base near Winchester, an inquest heard.

Oliver Monaghan-White, 24, died on June 1 at Worthy Down Camp, Riley Road.

Mr Monaghan-White was training to be a chef on a submarine and was due to travel to Scotland shortly after he died.

The inquest on February 17 heard that during his time at Worthy Down he wanted to leave the Navy.

Nicole Monaghan-White, his mother, told the inquest that he had become a father before joining the Royal Navy, but he had split up from the mother.

She said: “He became withdrawn after the break-up.”

Mrs Monaghan-White said her son had intended to join the Army, but couldn't due to his asthma.

After initially enjoying his training, Mr Monaghan-White became disenchanted when he moved to Worthy Down.

Mrs Monaghan-White said he also had financial problems.

She said: “When he joined the Navy, I had to lend him money. I had no idea about his gambling problem.

“I noticed in October 2020 that he went unusually quiet. At this point, he did say that he wanted to leave the Navy.”

Mr Monaghan-White's partner, Abigail Askwith, told the inquest that she had been worried about him in the months prior to his death and his gambling.

Miss Askwith said: “He was struggling with his job, he didn't want to be there.

“The structure of the Navy didn't suit his personality. He didn't like being told what to do. He came close to leaving in March 2021, but he didn't want to let people down."

The inquest heard Mr Monaghan-White had to complete an extra five weeks of the course because of disciplinary issues.

Evidence was given by Ian McHugh, warrant officer. He said Mr Monaghan-White was given a warning for leaving his barracks when ordered not to.

Petty officer Thomas Dennison said he had regular contact with Mr Monaghan-White.

Mr Dennison said: “He was progressing well and was showing good promise as a chef.”

Area coroner Jason Pegg said staff found Mr Monaghan-White and that no notes or documents were found near his body.

Mr Pegg said: “Mr Monaghan-White was a young man who rarely spoke about his feelings and was often withdrawn. He said to his partner, Abigail Askwith, that he wanted to leave the Navy.

“He had incurred £10,000 worth of debt, which was a year's salary. I have heard that he worked hard on his course at Worthy Down and that he had a good attitude.

“I am satisfied that he took his own life and that he intended to do so.”

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