'I don't believe what I've been told': Mother of former Australian soldier Ashley Johnston reveals she did not even know her son was fighting for Kurds against ISIS until she was told about his death, The mother of Ashley Johnston has revealed how she did not know her son was fighting against ISIS until he was killed in Iraq.
The former Australian soldier was reportedly fighting for the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in Iraq and Syria but was killed on February 24.
The truck he was travelling in reportedly broke down and his group were 'outnumbered and outgunned' by ISIS fighters.
A fellow fighter also recalled how Johnston died, saying the Australian 'sacrificed himself' for his comrades.
This comes as Johnston said in his final interview before his death, that he was afraid of returning home because he thought he'd be treated like a terrorist....Read More
The former Australian soldier was reportedly fighting for the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in Iraq and Syria but was killed on February 24.
The truck he was travelling in reportedly broke down and his group were 'outnumbered and outgunned' by ISIS fighters.
A fellow fighter also recalled how Johnston died, saying the Australian 'sacrificed himself' for his comrades.
This comes as Johnston said in his final interview before his death, that he was afraid of returning home because he thought he'd be treated like a terrorist....Read More
