Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine Killed on The Battlefield in 2024

Post updated 27 June 2025. Today marks one year since combat medic Pete in Ukraine fell on the battlefield. To reflect and remember, watch a video by Peter’s mum posted by Project Konstantin: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Avd2mNZ7Z/

Remembrance Sunday in Worthing, UK – Cross Planted on the Field of Remembrance

At the Remembrance Day ceremony held in Worthing, UK, on 10 November 2024, local Ukrainian refugees honoured the British Defenders who have died in Ukraine by planting crosses. Among them was one remembering combat medic Pete in Ukraine.

Cross planted in memory of Combat Medic Pete. — Cross planted in memory of Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine

It is with a heavy heart that I have had to write this post.

British combat medic Pete in Ukraine fell on the battlefield on 27 June 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy.

Peter Fouché, call sign “Hasta La Vista”, who had dual British and South African nationality, had volunteered with Ukraine’s Armed Forces since March 2022. In November 2023, he officially enlisted with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: texty.org.ua.

Pete was the founder of the frontline casevac group, Project Konstantin, and served as its director until his death.

Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine RIP. — Combat medic Pete in Ukraine

Image: Project Konstantin

Spreading of Peter Fouché’s Ashes at the Sviatohirsk Monument

On 9th July 2024, Greg Terry, Zhenia, Rick The Ukrainian, and Andy Mercado took part in spreading Pete’s ashes at the Sviatohirsk Monument in Donetsk.

Pete’s mother, Rose, had asked that part of Pete’s ashes be spread very close to the location of Pete’s death in Sviatohirsk.

Many of Pete’s friends and colleagues from the Armed Forces of Ukraine participated in the ceremony.

Sviatohirsk Monument in Donetsk. — Sviatohirsk Monument in Donetsk

Image: Slavust, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Watch The Video – Spreading of Pete’s Ashes

Memorial Service for Combat Medic Pete in Kyiv

The memorial service celebrating Pete’s life was at 10:45 am (Kyiv time) on Saturday, 6 July at Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kyiv. Kyiv is 2 hours ahead of UK time. Greg Terry provided us with a comprehensive timeline of events in the video below, as well as a detailed chronology of events since Pete’s death. Parts of the celebrations were livestreamed by Greg. The primary source of livestreams is on Greg Terry’s YouTube channel.

Livestream No. 1. Peter Fouché Journey to Maidan – 6 July 2024

Direct link to livestream part one.

Rick The Ukrainian, also livestreamed this event.

Livestream No. 2. Peter Fouché Catholic Church Celebration of Life. From Kyiv.

Direct link to livestream part two.

Pete’s life’s work was underpinned by his Christian faith, which guided his tireless efforts to save the lives of over 200 wounded soldiers on the front lines of Ukraine.

Official Video from Project Konstantin About Pete’s Death

My Virtual Introduction to Pete

I first learned about combat medic Pete in Ukraine through the Greg Terry Experience YouTube channel. In March 2024, Greg Terry and Professor Gerdes Explains launched a YouTube appeal to fund armoured evacuation ambulances for frontline combat medics in Ukraine. Pete’s casevac group, Project Konstantin, is set to receive two of these ambulances. Pete made a significant contribution by recording videos for this campaign. The video below is one of Pete’s heartfelt appeals.

Watch the video: YOU Can Help Save Lives in Ukraine – New Campaign Kick-Off

There is a dedicated post on this website about the armoured ambulances campaign.

Tributes have been pouring in from many high-profile pro-Ukraine YouTubers

A selection of tributes for Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine.

Jake Broe: Pete made a difference. He saved lives as a medic and inspired millions with his videos. Ukraine and the free world are in his debt and will remember him. Russia will be defeated. Source: Jake Broe’s X Account.

Professor Gerdes Explains: …as I think about Pete, the thing that comes to my mind is Edmund Burke’s saying, the only thing necessary for the Triumph of Evil is for good men to do nothing. Pete stepped up. Source: Professor Gerdes Explains YouTube Video.

Harley EOD: Rest In Peace to a legendary volunteer, Pete Fouché, who was killed on the frontlines. A true legend and face of the fight against Ukraine’s oppression. Source: Harley Whitehead’s X Account.

Brandon Mitchell: …he was very dedicated and willingly took on some jobs in the brigade that others were scared to attempt! That’s how it is sometimes. I know that when his day came, he was doing a lot; he had done a lot! It was quick when it came… A life well lived! Source: Brandon Mitchell’s YouTube Community section.

Ukrainska Pravda in English: Peter “Hasta La Vista” Fouché, beloved director and founder, has passed away. Known for his dedication to Ukraine and its people, Fouché saved countless lives. His legacy of courage and compassion will be honoured. Rest in peace, Peter. Your heroism will never be forgotten. Source: Ukrainska Pravda in English’s X Account.