""There was no way of getting me down from the mountains and I was left there for hours without pain relief," he said."
""They got me to hospital in Abergavenny and a surgeon told me that I'd probably have to have my foot amputated. I did what every hardened rifleman did, which was cry and ask for my mum," he said with a smile."
""I was told after my surgery that I would never walk without a walking stick but I was determined to live a full and active life.""
The article recounts the harrowing experience of Stuart Anderson, who at 18 was shot during a live training exercise in 1994. Initially believing a fellow soldier was injured, he discovered he had been shot in the foot due to a rifle malfunction. Faced with amputation and significant recovery, Anderson underwent multiple surgeries but retained all five toes. Despite persistent pain, he served in various military campaigns and transitioned to a political career, ultimately becoming the MP for South Shropshire. His story highlights resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Read at www.bbc.com
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