Simon Weston | |
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Born | Caerphilly, Glamorgan, Wales | 8 August 1961
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1978–1982 |
Unit | Welsh Guards |
Battles / wars | Falklands War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Spouse(s) |
Lucy Titherington (m. 1990) |
Children | 3 |
Other work | Charity work, particularly for the disfigured and wounded in action |
Simon Weston CBE (born 8 August 1961) is a Welsh veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War.[1]