It is thought Lee Porter, a bombardier in the Royal Artillery, is the first UK serviceman to have died from the virus.
The 30-year-old died in a Surrey hospital last Friday July 31, two weeks after falling sick. It is understood he had underlying health problems.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said: "Our thoughts go out to his family, who were at his bedside."
He is the 28th person known to have died after getting swine flu in England. Three people have died in Scotland.
Last week health officials said there were indications the number of swine flu cases in England is no longer rising rapidly and may have "plateaued."
However, England's Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, said he expected an upsurge later in the year.
Northern Ireland is the area of the UK least affected by swine flu.
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