War Story 025: Ted Shirley, 1 Royal Welsh (Sniper, Afghanistan)
About this episode
Ted Shirley, a former British Army sniper, shares his experiences in Afghanistan and his battle with PTSD upon returning to civilian life.
Send us Fan Mail TED SHIRLEY is an author and former British Army sniper. He served two tours in Afghanistan, where he achieved remarkable feats, including shots from over a mile away. Despite these accomplishments, Ted faced a challenging battle with post-traumatic stress disorder upon his return home. The juxtaposition of life on the battlefield as a soldier to a small-town civilian brought new challenges as Ted watched many of his brothers taken by PTSD. Determined to heal and retake contr...
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