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Father of Dead Soldier Reflects on His Legacy in Kabul Journey

Private Conrad Lewis of the Parachute Regiment had dreamt of being an 'elite' soldier.

He was killed at the age of 22 by a Taliban sniper in Helmand in February 2011.

His father Tony, travelled to Afghanistan from Warwickshire to reflect on the legacy of the allied forces operations.

The BBC's special correspondent Fergal Keane reports.

 

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