Simon Weston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Simon Weston
Occupation	Writer
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1961(1961-08-08)
Age	63
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Leo

Simon Weston Biography

Simon Weston is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on August 8, 1961 in United Kingdom.

He joined the Welsh Guards in 1978 at the age of 16 at the insistence of his mother, after he “got into bother”. He served in Berlin, Northern Ireland and Kenya before being deployed to the Falkland Islands.

On 8 June 1982, he was boarded with other members of his regiment on RFA Sir Galahad in Port Pleasant near Fitzroy, just off the Falkland Islands. It was bombed and set on fire by the Argentine Skyhawk fighters during the Bluff Cove Air Attacks. His ship was carrying ammunition as well as phosphorus bombs and thousands of gallons of diesel and petrol. Out of his platoon of 30 men, 22 were killed. The Welsh Guards lost a total of 48 men killed and 97 wounded aboard the Sir Galahad.

Simon Weston Net Worth

Simon Weston is one of the richest Writer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Simon Weston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Simon Weston CBE (born 8 August 1961) is a veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War.

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Who is Simon Weston Dating?

According to our records, Simon Weston married to Lucy Weston (m. 1990). As of December 1, 2023, Simon Weston’s is not dating anyone.

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It is stated that Weston is a critic of the Iraq War, believing Tony Blair’s argument for invasion simply did not hold water. In February 2003, in the run up to the war, he spoke out about “politicians with so many different agendas, spin and bluff and throwing smoke in the air and I have to say even lies… so often that we are not sure what we are actually listening to now”.

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Maylu Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Simon Weston celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

Weston also spoke to the ethical committee at London’s Royal Free Hospital in 2006 to support the case for authorising full face transplants, even though he had previously been against the idea.

What has happened to Simon Weston?

Simon Weston is a symbol of the Falklands War. He survived but suffered 46 per cent burns. He is now a successful charity campaigner, author and TV personality, honoured with a CBE. He has also travelled to Argentina to meet the pilot who caused his injuries – they are now friends.

How did Simon Weston get his burns?

On 8 June that year, Mr Weston was aboard the British ship Sir Galahad when it was bombed and set alight at Fitzroy, causing the deaths of 48 crew members and soldiers, and wounding 97 more. The former Welsh Guard, then 20 years old, was left with burns so severe that his own mother did not recognise him.

What happened to Simon Weston face?

Weston endured years of reconstructive surgery, including over 96 major operations or surgical procedures. Skin from his shoulders was used to make eyelids and his nose was grafted on in a later operation.

What percentage of burns did Simon Weston have?

Mr Weston suffered 49 percent burns to his face after four Argentine aircraft bombed the vessel, which killed 48 men. He underwent years of reconstructive surgery. The pair met years later for a reunion.

Who was badly burnt in the Falklands War?

When the RFA Sir Galahad was destroyed in the Bluff Cove Air Attack during the Falklands War, in 1982, on board was Simon Weston , Welsh Guardsman. Simon was severely injured, sustaining serious burns to 46% of his body.