YaY! UK Iraq Hero Rips Government

Subject: YaY! UK Iraq Hero Rips Government Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:48 pm

The Army's most decorated serving war hero has accused the Government of failing soldiers suffering from mental trauma resulting from 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, told The Independent it was "disgraceful" that some veterans were struggling to receive treatment. He said the Government was relying on military charities to cover its own deficiencies and called on it to act to better help the growing number of his comrades suffering from severe combat stress, depression and mental breakdowns.

"These are people who have served this country," said Cpl Beharry, in his most outspoken interview since receiving the VC four years ago. "Why can't they get treatment? I don't think the Government is doing enough for soldiers. Those who are still serving get some form of help for combat stress but even those who are serving don't get enough support."

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/iraq-hero-goes-on-the-warpath-1634227.html

YaY! UK Iraq Hero Rips Government

YaY! UK Iraq Hero Rips Government

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