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Family on 'well loved' Jimmy Major

The family of Guardsman Jimmy Major, who was one of the five British soldiers killed by an Afghan policeman, have spoken to the BBC about him.

His grandfather Harry Gillatt, joined by Jimmy's parents Kim and Ady and brothers Lewis and Danny, said "Jimmy's first priority was the mates that he was stationed with".

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