A teenage Queen’s Guard soldier who travelled to fight in Ukraine has now ‘seen the error of his ways' and flew back to London on Thursday.
A teenage Queen’s Guard soldier who travelled to fight inThe 19-year-old flew back to London from the warzone on Thursday, reports say.The soldier, who lives in the north of England, was said to be ‘bored’ with the ceremonial role of his regiment.MoD bosses are said to be relieved that the teenager has returned home.‘The Guardsman seems to have seen the error of his ways while he was in Ukraine and everyone is hugely relieved about that.
‘He knew he would be in trouble but was also told in no uncertain terms that it would be worse the longer he stayed out there.’It is believed the 19-year-old could face a court martial in the coming weeks. One British ex-serviceman spoke with the teenager when they met at Yavoriv, in the Lviv region of Ukraine.‘The Coldstream Guard was very open about the fact he was still serving.
‘He said he had been to the Falklands for six months, but was bored in the UK and wanted to see some action and use his training.
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