Ben Parkinson
Ben Parkinson is a former British soldier who served in Afghanistan and is known for being one of the most severely injured survivors of the conflict. He sustained life-changing injuries when an Army Land Rover hit a mine in 2006, resulting in the loss of both his legs and his right arm. His story has highlighted the sacrifices made by military personnel in Afghanistan, and he has been an outspoken advocate for veterans' rights and support.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 70,825 | $2,700,000 | 2,817$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,511 | $210,000 | 196$ |
| Totals | 4 | 98,208,128 | 99,392 | $4,290,000 | 4,315$ |
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New Zealand:
Ben Parkinson is regarded as the most severely injured British soldier to survive the Afghan war.
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United Kingdom:
Ben Parkinson is believed to be the most severely injured soldier who came back from Afghanistan.
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Australia:
Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson told the BBC he was 'stunned' to hear Trump’s remarks.
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United Kingdom:
Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson has been regarded as the most severely injured British soldier to survive in Afghanistan.
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