A new memorial to a fallen soldier will be unveiled on the anniversary of his death. Lance Corporal Jamie Webb - who overcame two brain operations to return to active duty - was killed during his second tour of Afghanistan in March, 2013, aged just 24.
He died as a result of wounds sustained during an insurgent attack on his patrol base in a district of Afghanistan's Helmand province. READ MORE: Notorious Dougie Joyce reveals Gooch gang boss 'cousin' and addresses Colin Joyce rumours Wythenshawe-born Jamie's proud family have released never-before-seen family album photographs of him ahead of the unveiling in Handforth, Cheshire, where he lived, on March 26.
The memorial - which will tell Jamie's unique story - will stand next to Handforth's war memorial off Wilmslow Road on Grangeway Handforth.
Jamie's brother Luke Webb, 28, said: "Jamie demonstrated exceptional bravery throughout his life. He overcame two brain operations and returned to active duty with the Mercian Regiment following an attack whilst on leave after a tour in Iraq. "He then deployed twice to Afghanistan, working as a point man, an intelligence analyst and section second-in-command. "A vehicle-borne truck bomb was driven into the perimeter wall of his patrol base and insurgents attacked the base.
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