Military veteran with PTSD says he now sleeps in his car
Better support is needed for members of the armed forces who leave the military with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), one of the youngest recipients of the George Medal has said.
Daniel Smith was just 21 when he was commended for his brave actions in Iraq. But he has since found it difficult to get treatment, his marriage has failed and he is struggling to find work.
Our defence correspondent Jonathan Beale has been to meet Daniel for this programme.
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