The Barefoot Soldier
Johnson Beharry VC shares his journey from Grenada to Iraq, where extraordinary bravery saved his comrades under fire.
- Author
- Johnson Beharry VC
- Publisher
- Sphere
- Price
- £6.99
- ISBN
- 9780751538793
- Published
- 2010
The Barefoot Soldier by Johnson Beharry VC
Johnson Beharry charts his life from Grenada to the UK and into the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. His deployments in Kosovo, Northern Ireland and Iraq culminated in two acts of outstanding bravery in 2004 that saved dozens of comrades and earned him the Victoria Cross.
The memoir details the everyday realities for modern soldiers, the harrowing IED attacks in Basra, and his long recovery at Selly Oak and Headley Court. Supported by his wife Claire, Beharry turned to fundraising and motivational speaking while adapting to life-changing injuries.
It is an inspirational story of resilience and service, reflecting on the sacrifices made by contemporary veterans.
Sphere. £6.99. ISBN 9780751538793.