‘I worked in a supermarket... but I wanted to go to war’

sniper platoon on return and despite a close to 100% failure rate passed the test and was sent to Brunei in south-east Asia. He added: “We would Heli-abseil into a jungle clearing and from there conduct recce patrols, carrying full kit. The characters that inhabit The Micks are some of the most colourful, funny, and eccentric individuals you will find anywhere, from all over Ireland to Liverpool, Birmingham, the Caribbean or Fiji. No matter how bad the situation may seem, some Mick will lighten the mood by some sharp wit. “Some humour will always develop in the maddest way possible, and that is I think, the essence of the Micks.” Soldiers training