SAS hero WINS the lottery but will STILL fight for Britain
AN SAS hero who has battled the Taliban in Afghanistan has won a £1million lottery prize, but will continue to fight for his country rather than live a life of luxury.
The unnamed soldier has won £1 million on the National Lottery
The soldier with the elite regiment has become the most top-secret winner in the lottery’s 21-year history.
He has refused to reveal his identity so he can continue fighting for Britain.
A source close to the married soldier, who is in his early 30s, said: “He loves his job so much he wants to stay in.
“He must be the richest squaddie in the Army right now. But after a quick spending splurge he banked the rest.”
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He must be the richest squaddie in the Army right now.
The Special Air Service member, who won the money before Christmas treated his army pals to a night on the town, before putting the rest of the cash in the bank.
Another source close to the millionaire said: “All I can tell you is that he’s a top bloke who has been in some tight spots.”
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He has fought in Afghanistan and took part in operations to wipe out pockets of Taliban insurgents.
The source added: “It is amazing but life has gone on as normal for him.
“He could have left the Army but he wants to carry on. He will have the rest of his life to enjoy his money when his Army career is done.”
Spokesmen for the Ministry Of Defence and Camelot both said they could not officially confirm the windfall.
However, an army source confirmed the win.