South Cheshire funeral of 24-year-old soldier who died in Ukraine takes place today
By Ryan Parker 8th Aug 2022
The funeral of a 24-year-old British solder from Sandbach who died fighting in Ukraine - takes place today (August 8).
Jordan Gatley who went to school in Sandbach, died fighting alongside the Ukrainian forces against Russian invaders in early June.
Jordan, a former pupil of Sandbach School, was shot and killed in the city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine.
His funeral service took place at 1:30 pm at St Mary's Church, Nantwich, before the final journey to the crematorium in Crewe at 2:45 pm.
A wake will then take place at Sandbach Rugby Club, Bradwall Road.
Donations for two charities will be in the church - optional cash/card collection points in church for both charities.
https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal or https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk.
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