Today is the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
Wilfred Whitfield lost his arm in the battle.
But there was no heroβs welcome when Wilf returned to England and his former employer shamefully sacked him. He was one of three disabled war veterans sacked on the same day.
But brave Wilf decided to take action and became the founder and chairman of the Teesside branch of Blesma. He raised funds and ran campaigns, writing to newspapers and politicians, to increase awareness of the plight of disabled veterans.
Join us in thanking Wilf for his service