Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, from Gunnislake, Cornwall, was killed in action on November 5 while serving with the foreign volunteer platoon in the war against invading Russia.
His family was told that Callum died while defending an observation point when it was targeted by Russia n forces.'We begged and begged and begged him not to go,' his father told the BBC . 'But Callum said"dad, I'm not frightened of bullies and what's going on in Ukraine is awful and someone needs to stand up for these people".'
His family was told that Callum died while defending an observation point when it was targeted by Russian forces 'It was such a transformation and he said to me"mum, coming out here was the best thing that ever happened to me",' Ms Tindal said.
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