Wars: The Effect on Soldiers - First hand accounts: Monday February 11th

Monday, February 11^th 7.30 – 9.15.

Brent MENCAP, 379-381 High Rd, London NW10 2JR

Speakers: Julio Torres, Veterans for Peace (UK) [New York born Torres was a member of the U.S. Army for eleven years 2005-2016, including a year in Iraq, with the rank of Staff Sergeant]

Ben Griffin, ex-Paratrooper, SAS soldier and founder of Veterans for Peace UK, served in Northern Ireland, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2005 he was released from Army service after refusing to continue serving under American command in Iraq. Ben served as national coordinator of VfP until 2018 and remains an active member.

The financial costs of US and British wars in the Middle East since the beginning of this century have been well documented.

The personal costs to the soldiers who took part and to their families, friends and neighbours are often less noticed.

This is an opportunity to hear and talk to war veterans about their experiences and how we might learn to fight for peace.

 Organised by Brent Stop the War

https://www.facebook.com/BrentStoptheWar/?ref=bookmarks

All welcome
Disabled access. Close to Dollis Hill tube (Jubilee line, Chaper Road access). Buses include 52, 260, 266, 302