Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was discovered lifeless at Catterick Garrison in February 2022.
The much-loved Highlander had a historical past of psychological well being issues and his household expressed considerations about his use of alcohol.
The daddy-of-three, who was initially from Rhondda Valley, South Wales, had been consuming closely after the loss of life of his buddy, Ryan Mackenzie, on the garrison the earlier August.
Former soldier David Twiname informed an inquest in Northallerton: “The impact on Nicki was huge.”
Mr Twiname mentioned alcohol turned a coping mechanism and Highlander Hart would purchase beer and wine from a neighborhood superstore and take it again to his lodging.
The witness mentioned he made a acutely aware resolution to be with Highlander Hart as he was fearful about his buddy’s psychological well being.
Mr Twiname described a diagram his comrade confirmed him which demonstrated how his intention was to kill himself, however to try this he wanted to get round obstacles, which have been his mates.
Mr Twiname is now a youth employee, after leaving the Military, and has stopped consuming after Highlander Hart’s loss of life.
Assistant Coroner Jonathan Leach mentioned a toxicology report discovered the quantity of alcohol in his system would have put the soldier greater than twice the authorized drink drive restrict when he died.
A autopsy examination discovered the reason for loss of life was hanging.
A Service Inquiry Report has discovered that there have been “missed alternatives” within the care he acquired earlier than he died.
He developed submit traumatic stress dysfunction after a 2012 tour of Afghanistan, the inquest heard.
He served a second tour of Afghanistan in 2020.
Highlander Hart despatched relations a video within the aftermath of a earlier try and kill himself in October 2021, the coroner was informed.
He was referred to psychological well being specialists and attended an appointment two days earlier than his loss of life.
The inquest, which is because of final 10 days, continues.