By the age of 2 Jamal and his family had fled the Taliban rule in Afghanistan to a safer environment in Pakistan.
By the age of 6 the UK and American forces had commenced their operation in Afghanistan. This support inspired Jamal's family to return to Afghanistan.
Jamal met British troops on patrol and decided that he wanted to join them. He learnt English and aged 17 he became an interpreter. He actively supported interviews with Taliban leaders and worked in the community he loved.
he discusses how he was followed home after a duty and how he was wounded during a skirmish and was eventually medivac to Camp Bastian.
He is now in the UK and is fighting the authorities for recognition of his injuries. He has support from Lord Dannatt who is the former head of the British army.
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