"I was wrongly accused of war crimes." Battle of Danny Boy hero Brian Wood tells his story
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Published 2024-02-14
Seriously outnumbered, he led his men into the teeth of enemy fire across open ground in what became known as the Battle of Danny Boy. His actions that day won him a Military Cross for gallantry.
However, years later he was part of a national inquiry and accused of serious war crimes – accusations that were later dismissed.
Since then, Brian has battled PTSD, had his life story turned into a BBC film and recently helped raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Walking With The Wounded – a charity the Veterans’ Foundation is proud to support.
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All Comments (21)
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Thank you for your service. You and your colleagues are true heroes. Respect to you!
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Another hero which makes supporting the Veteran's Foundation so important. Myself and members of my family have done for a long time and will continue to do so. Thank you for your service Brian Wood. Without you and people like you, we would be in a worse place. #notallheroeswearcapes
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Thank you for what you dune for this country we are so very proud off you and please never forget we are always ear to help you god bless you and keep you safe and you family again thank you you are the best off this country
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I've personally benefitted from help from WWTW; so thanks mate. You're right when you say they deliver for veterans.
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Thank you for your service, appreciate what you do. And hats off for raising that money, well done. Proud supporter of the Vets Foundation, stay safe and take care.
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Telling stories. Thx for your service.
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Proper MAN 👍🇬🇧
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Big big thank you.
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This guy is a true stud. The UK is blessed to have him.
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Bravo Woody! My son was made up to meet you when he was in the Tigers. Keep attacking!!
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Great job be proud of what you have done serving your country and helping those who came back injured both physically and mentally.
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Woody has always been a true gent, to even accuse this man of wrong doing on the battle field was a complete travesty. This man welcomed me when I joined 1 PWRR. The man is one of the nicest men you will ever have the privilege to meet.
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Brian Your a Legend!! Seriously This story is Insane ,, To Overwhelm a Dug in Trench with RPG's & PK's & DSHK's & AK's Is A Truly Insane Story I don't think Many People can Fathom yours Odd's of taking out that Threat & only 3 Men , Speaks Volumes to the Professional British Forces 100% Im going to Play or Donate to the V.Lottery ( I'm Irish ) I Might Not be Able to play but your GWOT kept Ireland Safe & I Can not thank You & ALL the Men & Women enough And the f-35's & Phoons on Stand by 24/7/365 Ready to scramble to Face Anything & Are the best of the best And The British Sub Fleet is what keeps Us all Safe So Thank you & All Vets & to All the Forces right now!!
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God Bless you 🙏
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Top man, proper man.
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When you serve you come under scrutiny all the time from those who dont serve
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And when they come home there even more damaged then when they left, they relive over and over what they went through, many take there life to avoid the daily pain of what they saw and dealt with on a day to day basis. I see veterans living out on the streets, because they can’t get the help the desperately need. My dad was a veteran of WWII and when he got Parkinson’s disease my mother put him in a nursing home where he was abused everyday for 3 years. I thought I was living in the greatest country in the world, but apparently not when this happens or where our veterans are found living on the streets or when places turn a blind eye in the care of when they come home. But, that’s just my opinion.
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People say the WW2 generation was the last great generation but these men who served for our country is definitely the last great generation you won’t ever see my generation running into war these men are the greatest men of our time
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Never forget them, and rip Lee Rigby, a name that is lost amongst all the blm and runnymede vitriol
