L/Cpl Beharry described the nightmares, mood swings andirrational rages that plagued many soldiers Photo: PA
From The Telegraph:
The British Army's most decorated serving soldier has accused the Government of failing troops suffering from mental trauma as a result of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for twice saving the lives of colleagues in Iraq while under heavy rocket fire, said it was "disgraceful" that some veterans struggled to receive treatment that is rightfully theirs.
He said the Government was relying on military charities to cover its own failings and called on ministers to do more to help the growing number of his comrades suffering from severe combat stress, depression and mental breakdowns.
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My Comment: The Ministry for Veterans in the U.K. is years behind the service that countries like Canada and the U.S. give to their injured soldiers (which is not saying much). Kudos to Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry for pointing out this outrage.
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