Yeah, it was mostly a rough ride, particularly mentally. It's no wonder that so many vets are homeless.
The authorities are well aware of this but have always declined to volunteer assistance until pushed by public outrage. When I left the army they told me two things... 1). "You will never make it in Civvy Street" - which proved largely correct for about 35 years. 2). "You are not entitled to a pension" - it took me 27 years to discover this was untrue, and 2 more to force the issue. only 3 months backdating was allowed, and it's a pittance still.....
Yeah, it was mostly a rough ride, particularly mentally. It's no wonder that so many vets are homeless.
The authorities are well aware of this but have always declined to volunteer assistance until pushed by public outrage. When I left the army they told me two things... 1). "You will never make it in Civvy Street" - which proved largely correct for about 35 years. 2). "You are not entitled to a pension" - it took me 27 years to discover this was untrue, and 2 more to force the issue. only 3 months backdating was allowed, and it's a pittance still.....
More on Snooks' journey soon....
I am glad for the upbeat ending and would like to read more. The first part just sounds like hell on earth.