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A Briton who went to Ukraine to fight against Russian invaders after being inspired by Liz Truss killed himself after suffering PTSD, an inquest has been told.
The family of Harry Gregg, 25, whose only previous military experience was in the Army Cadets, say he was traumatised by trench warfare and seeing comrades die.
They said after the hearing Mr Gregg, from Thetford in Norfolk, opted to serve after then-Foreign Secretary Ms Truss said she 'absolutely' supported anyone helping Ukrainians fight for their freedom.
Her comments made soon after the Russian invasion in February 2022 were criticised at the time by Conservative colleagues, who said it would be reckless and illegal to go and fight - while Downing Street distanced itself from her remarks.
Mr Gregg's mother Sandi Gregg told Norfolk Coroner's Court that her son's mental health was left 'very rough' on his return to the UK.
Harry Gregg, 25, from Thetford in Norfolk, decided to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion
He was found dead at his home in December last year after suffering PTSD, an inquest heard
She added in a statement: 'He was suffering badly from PTSD from having fought on the front lines in Ukraine. He couldn't find any help for that sadly.'
Mr Gregg was due to go go-karting and clubbing with friends last December 14 to celebrate his 25th birthday but they were unable to contact him, she said.
The next day, after still not hearing from him, they asked for checks to be made and his body was seen through the letterbox of Mr Gregg's home.
He was found hanging and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Norfolk Area Coroner Samantha Goward said: 'It's clear from the evidence that Mr Gregg had been to the GP with some concerns saying he'd returned from Ukraine and thought he may be suffering from PTSD.
'But unfortunately, he chose not to attend two appointments that were arranged for him with a mental health worker. There's nothing to suggest he'd given any indication to end his life at that time.'
She recorded a narrative conclusion, saying: 'Mr Gregg died due to a deliberate hanging but his intent is unknown, and his cognition may have been impaired by the use of recreational drugs'.
Ms Gregg said after the inquest that her son had made three visits to Ukraine with his first inspired by Ms Truss who was his local MP in South West Norfolk.
Ms Truss was asked if she supported Britons going to fight on BBC One's Sunday Morning programme on February 27, 2022.
She replied: 'That is something people can make their own decisions about. The people of Ukraine are fighting for freedom and democracy, not just for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe.
'Absolutely, if people want to support that struggle, I
