Murray joined the British Army in 2002 and served for 12 years in the Royal Tank Regiment, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal.
In this episode Murray talks about growing up and his journey in joining the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR). He also talks about completing a UN tour in Cyprus, being part of a team that specialises in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence (CBRN), and two tours of Afghanistan.
Murray also shares a life changing incident in Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Plus his journey as an amputee, and his transition back to civilian life, which included taking part in the 2018 Invictus Games held in Sydney, Australia.
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