Winter Soldier Europe

Martin Webster 32 years old, was in the Light Infantry for 11 and a half years. He served two operational tours in Northern Ireland, one in Sierra Leone and one in Iraq. He reached the rank of Corporal and served in a mortar division. Webster filmed a beating incident in Iraq 2004, which hit the headlines in 2006. After being arrested, even though no charges were brought against him, Webster left the army.
Now he is out of the army and is writing and performing with other ex-servicemen. ‘Voices of War’ was formed by Webster and a group of ex-servicemen who are not happy with the outcome of the Iraq war. The main aim is to urge the government to take more responsibility for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to increase support, funding and awareness. VOW is an alliance to get the message across using music and art, “so soldiers can hold their heads up and not be ashamed,” Webster explains. VOW has so far raised £900 for the British legion and Combat stress.
For the last two years, Webster has been involved in the making of a documentary ‘Diary of a Disgraced Soldier’ following his life after leaving the army. This documentary contains video diaries charting Webster’s personal thoughts and feelings while adjusting to life outside the army. It shows his expression through painting and music, as well as witnessing the creation of ‘Voices of War’.

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Location: Freiburg

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