SCOUT· 47%2h 00m·2026-11-08·Mental HealthChris Hawthorne: Three Berets, One Remarkable Career: Royal Marines, 2 PARA & SAS
A story never told before. And it turns out the man who lived it was four minutes from my front door. An old mate from 2 PARA and the fire service, Ivan Langton, introduced me to Chris Hawthorne. We sat down for a coffee, and within minutes I knew I had to get him on The Old Paratrooper Podcast. How does a young Royal…
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“Chris reminds me of an nearby neighbour, who is the quietist man you could ever meet, until you hear his life story. He joined the Parachute Regiment, served six years, then joined the Royal Marine Commandos, served five years, then joined…”
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