A BOY soldier too young to play computer wargame Call of Duty ended up on the frontline in Afghanistan

A BOY soldier too young to play computer wargame Call of Duty ended up on the frontline in Afghanistan — by hiding his age.

Determined recruit Adam Wilkie dodged strict checks that are meant to ensure combat troops are 18 — so he could fight the Taliban at just 17.

The burly teenager was last night revealed to have spent six weeks in the thick of battle in the powderkeg province of Helmand — distinguishing himself with his courage.

 

Young gun ... teenager Adam in war zone

 

Insiders hailed him a "real brave lad" and "a hero" — even though back in Britain he would not even be allowed to see an 18-certificate war film.

One source said of the blunder: "It was like World War Two when recruits hid their age to enlist.

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