Simon Weston

Simon Weston

Simon Weston OBE (born 8 August 1961) is a Welsh veteran of the British Army who became well known throughout the United Kingdom for his recovery and charity work after suffering severe burn injuries during the Falklands War.

Read more about Simon Weston:  Early Life, Falklands War, Recovery, Television and Media, Charity Work, Political Activism, Personal Life

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