Family pay tribute to Samuel Newey, who had been volunteering for more than a year against Russian forces
, his family have said.
In a post on Facebook, his brother, Daniel Newey, said: “My little brother Sam was killed in action yesterday in Eastern Ukraine. He added: “Sam you gave your life for people you never knew and acted with courage, morality and honour. Not only are you my little brother, but you’re an exceptional man, a good soldier and one of the bravest people I ever had the privilege of knowing.”Sam Newey was only 21 when he went to Ukraine to join the struggle to repel Russian forces.
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