'Jamie's story is unique': New memorial to fallen hero soldier
04.03.2024 - 18:05
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
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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. But the Mercian Regiment's C Company, stood firm and took the fight right back to the enemy.
"Jamie's remarkable resilience, kindness and love for his country make him an exemplary role model, showcasing the existence of genuine heroes like him serving our country."
More than 1,000 people lined the main street of Handforth to pay their respects to Jamie at his funeral. Members of the public threw flowers as the hearse carrying his body drove down the high