British dad ‘killed fighting in Ukraine against Russia’ as family pay tribute to ‘real life hero’
A British dad is reported to have died after travelling to Ukraine to fight against Russia. Afghan War veteran Simon Lingard died in battle on November 7 after his military unit was attacked, his family has confirmed.
It is believed he had spent months on the frontline fighting alongside Ukrainian troops after the Russian invasion started on February 24, The Mirror reports.One of his children revealed that he had been killed fighting in Ukraine and urged friends to donate money to help with funeral costs. “The Ukrainian Military have offered to bring him home to England but we need help to show him the respect and adoration he deserves by giving him the greatest well- deserved send off. Could you all please find it in your heart to donate anything no matter how small so we can honour our Dad and allow him to finally Rest in Peace.”
A former colleague wrote on Facebook: “Absolutely gutted to be posting this, Si “Grimmy” Lingard was an awesome soldier with a great, sometimes questionable sense of humour. He is a guy I'm proud to have served with in 2 Para before he moved to SFSG and served in Afghanistan on multiple tours.
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