Mr Archibald Macdonald served with the Queen’s Own Highlanders, a role that placed him in environments where loud, unpredictable noise was part of everyday life. Like many veterans of his time, hearing protection was limited, and the long-term effects of noise exposure were not fully understood. In 1972, during an

Brian Sands was born on 13 January 1949 and began his military journey at a young age, enlisting in the Royal Corps of Signals in May 1966. His time in service included operational duties in Ireland, a period that demanded focus, resilience, and constant exposure to active working environments. Like

Two months ago, we shared the story of Mr Dominic Kane, a veteran whose hearing loss had slowly begun to affect his everyday life. Conversations became harder to follow, background noise felt overwhelming, and the ease of connecting with others started to slip away. With support from the UK Veterans

As we always talk to many veterans, we realise hearing loss does not arrive at any moment. It builds slowly, shaped by years of service in environments where noise is constant, and protection is not always enough. Mr Ian Pinnegar’s experience reflects this reality. Having served with the Royal Anglian Regiment, his

For many veterans, the impact of military service does not always show on the surface. It lingers quietly, and it builds slowly. And sometimes, it affects something as fundamental as the ability to hear clearly. Mr Roy Charles Luckham served in the British Army with REME after enlisting in May

When Mr Leeder enlisted in 1967, he stepped into service with the kind of quiet determination that defined his generation. There was pride in wearing the uniform, pride in doing the job well, and pride in simply getting on with it. His role placed him in some of the most