Ben Parkinson: 'The Lads Died Almost To Save My Life So For Them I Need To Get Better'
'Losing The Battle, Winning The War' is a new book detailing the veteran's inspirational story.
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Veterans Mark Ormrod: Triple Amputee Veteran Smashes £400k Fundraising Target
Mark Ormrod completed a 1,000m open water swim in Plymouth to raise money for charity.
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Veterans Government Warned It 'Will Fail' To Make UK World's Best For Veterans
The Government has been warned it will "fail" to make the UK the world's best place for veterans unless action is taken.
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Veterans Chelsea Pensioners receive upgraded scarlet coats
The coats are a symbol of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and it is the first time they have been altered in any way since the 18th century.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Douglas Parker Honoured By Veterans At Funeral
Douglas Parker was one of the last survivors who took part in the start of the assault on Sword Beach on D-Day.
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Mental Health MDMA-Assisted Therapy For Veterans With PSTD Faces Funding Shortfall
Supporting Wounded Veterans launched a programme to raise money for the research, but there remains a funding gap of £725,000.
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Forces Charities Scottish Veterans Return To Blesma's First Event Since Lockdown
The charity helps and supports those who have lost a limb, the use of a limb or eyesight.
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Veterans Ex-Soldier Jordan Wylie Keeps Promise To Boy, 7, To Build School In Africa
Three years ago, Jordan Wylie made a promise to a seven-year-old boy from Djibouti that he would build him a school.
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WWII 'I couldn't speak French': WW2 veteran whose Normandy landing led to marriage
Decorated veteran Bill Silvester landed in France in 1944 and went on to meet his future wife who was washing troops' clothes.
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Stories Tea & Medals: New Podcast Highlights Stories Of Courage, Bravery And Valour
Their memories. Their pride. Their words.
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Mental Health A Veteran's 100km Walk To Help Save Lives
Army veteran David Mossop has completed a gruelling challenge to raise awareness about veterans' suicides.
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Veterans Trees Planted In Memory Of Captain Sir Tom Moore At AFC Harrogate
The veteran fundraising sensation was Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College before his death.
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News Royal British Legion Marks Centenary With Wreath-Laying Ceremony
The charity marked the exact moment of its formation 100 years ago.
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Veterans Veteran Suffering 'Harrowing' Iraq War PTSD Died After Overdose, Coroner Rules
The coroner said Lance Shingler had witnessed "harrowing, traumatic incidents" in Iraq.
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Veterans 'Danny Boy': Drama shows soldier's fight to clear name after Iraq battle
Brian Wood was one of those falsely accused of war crimes, following a specific engagement in 2004.
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Northern Ireland Government 'Fully Committed' To Legislation To Address Troubles Legacy
The Queen's Speech said measures will also be brought forward to strengthen Northern Ireland's devolved government.