Ben Parkinson

Ben Parkinson: Biography in Details

Who is Ben Parkinson?

Ben Parkinson is a British former army and a war hero. He is known for being the most injured soldier who fought and survived the Afghan war in 2006.

In 2013, Ben was honored Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) at Buckingham Palace for his charity work.

In addition, he is also a writer and has published his first book in 2021 titled, Losing the Battle, Winning the War: How We Can All Defy the Odds We’re Given.

Ben Parkinson- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

He was born in 1984 in the United Kingdom but his full birthdate is unknown. The name of his mother is Diane Dernie but his father’s name is unknown to the public.

Ben Parkinson’s ancestry is English and his academic, details are unknown.

Ben Parkinson- Career, War, Injury

Ben Parkinson as a British army went to fight in Afghanistan in 2006. But the war almost cost him his life. While he was driving a land rover in Helmand, it was attacked and blown up.

This blast led Ben to lose both legs plus he got other 37 injuries including brain damage. As per the doctors, it was impossible to rescue him and they assumed that he might have to use a keyboard and voice synthesizer to talk.

However, Ben Parkinson asked a medical professional to do the surgery even if he has to risk his life. Fortunately, the operation was a success and the veteran lived. Losing his leg did not fade his hope and willpower, as he is active in several activities.

In 2012, Ben Parkinson carried the Olympic torch for almost half an hour and inspired many people. Also, he did skydiving and participated in a 1ooo mile cycle ride to raise funds.

The program was organized to support Pilgrim Bandits which is a charity for injured servicemen.

Ben Parkinson- Net Worth, Salary

As of 2022, this soldier has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $10 thousand. As per the sources, the average salary of the British army is around £15,008 per year.

Rumors, Controversy

Ben Parkinson is keeping himself away from rumors plus scandals at present.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Regarding Ben Parkinson’s body features, his height and his body weight are average. He has grey eyes and brown hair with a medium skin complexion.

Social Media

Ben Parkinson is not officially active on social networking sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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