New Year Honours 2020: Military doctor becomes OBE
Dr Jonathan Leach, pictured in Basra, Iraq, served abroad for 17 of his 25 years of military service
Dr Leach, who reached the rank of colonel before leaving the military 11 years ago, served in operational tours of Northern Ireland, Yugoslavia and Iraq. "The majority of veterans are fine, but there is a very clear minority who need every help, and I saw that while still serving, either here or overseas."
Also recognised is Dr David Hewett, the co-founder of Intensive Interaction, is also appointed an OBE for services to people with special educational needs and disabilities.
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