Ted Owens, from Pembroke Dock in West Wales, last visited the West Highlands when he trained as a commando many years ago. He expressed a wish to visit Achnacarry to his friend, Mark Llewhellin. Mark, from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, who served in 7 Commando Battery, 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery decided to help his Veteran friend get his wish.
An appeal went out on the CVA Facebook Page and within hours a good sum of money had been raised by crowdfunding. The CVA National Secretary contacted Mark and also offered assistance. And so Ted's dream of visiting the area he trained in came true...
