Longest Serving Soldier 26.02.10

One of the longest serving soldiers in the British Army is preparing to hang up his caubeen and stow away his Blackthorn after well over a third of a centuries service and as Major Hugh Ben prepares for this first taste of civilian life in nearly 40 years he been sharing the ups and downs of his military career with Fiona Weir.

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[FourstepVolunteer]

A credit to Britain, and a true hero.

His bravery know no limits.

[slugardo]

Absolute legend of a man, proud to have served

Alongside him! FAB

[487409c]

Hughie Benson, best of the best. I had the honour of serving with him in 2 R IRISH and Depot R IRISH, Taught me how to soldier, taught me the value of friendship (and how to ski, lol). Both a damned good soldier and damned good friend. Damned few like him left...

[lettertee1]

@Moerdarvalen didnt have enough education. he joined at 16 yrs old ,to be a officer of senior rank you must have a college degree.

[HIghQuality101Fights]

@Moerdarvalen probably didn't wanna take promotions or test

[falcon71764]

look at the man with the flag at 01:03

[adrianchko]

@Moerdarvalen LE Officer. He would've in the ranks as a Pte and got promoted up to WO1 before applying for a late entry commission and being put up to Captain.

[Ascendancy1992]

@Moerdarvalen Late Entry Commission - he was originally an enlisted soldier, so has climbed more ranks than most people.

[MrBlaze324]

@Moerdarvalen the reason that is if you listen properly is that he went THROUGH the ranks he started as an NCO and one getting to W01 gained a commission ;P

[Moerdarvalen]

40 years and only a Major?

[TheFatControlleR]

FAB!