This is a soldier’s diary. A story, told from the frontline in Afghanistan. Everything you read is real.

It tells the story of the men of checkpoint ‘Qudrat’, 3 Para, or as they named themselves –“the lost tribe”.

The 353 Trust has been given permission to share this, so you can recognise the importance of what the young men and women of this country have achieved, and to help raise money for the injured and the families of the fallen.

What were you doing on the day Pte.C.Burtenshaw wrote today’s entry? Find out what was in the news back home and more on the 353 Diary blog.

353 diary blog

28th January

Chris didn’t write a diary entry today. However, if you like what you’ve read so far, please help us support those effected by the conflict by donating what you can below.

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On this day in history
28 January

2006

Clint Eastwood honoured by Directors Guild of America.

1997

In South Africa, four apartheid-era police officers, appearing before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, admit to the 1977 killing of Stephen Biko.

1990

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets to protest against the interim government of Ion Iliescu.

1989

Space Shuttle Challenger explodes.

1986

The American space shuttle Challenger explodes killing all seven astronauts on board.

1982

Italian police rescue US Brigadier General James Dozier who has been held hostage by the Red Brigade for 42 days.

1968

A recovery team searches for wreckage from an American Air Force B-52 bomber armed with four hydrogen bombs.

1964

Soviets shoot down U.S. jet.

1953

Teenager Derek Bentley is executed at Wandsworth Prison in London for his part in the murder of Pc Sidney Miles.

1945

Part of the 717-mile “Burma Road” from Lashio, Burma to Kunming in southwest China is reopened by the Allies, permitting supplies to flow back into China.

1935

Iceland became the first country to legalize abortion.

1915

The U.S. Coast Guard was created by an Act of Congress, combining the Life Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service.

1915

Germans sink American merchant ship

1829

Notorious grave-robber turned serial killer William Burke is hanged in Edinburgh.

1547

King Henry VIII of England died and was succeeded by his son, Edward VI.

About The Diary

This is the real diary of a soldier who fought on the frontline in Afghanistan. In his own words, Pte.C.Burtenshaw 3011 6964 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, writes a brutally honest account of his experiences, not just as his therapy, but for his children.

The Diary Of My Afghanistan Tour 2010/2011, portrays the human element of the Afghanistan conflict to help those back home understand, that ‘as much as we love of our jobs and being out here, we are all of us, still human.’

353 is not a number

It is a person. It is inspired by Conrad Lewis. Who became the 353rd soldier in the theatre of Afghanistan to give up everything for what he believed in.

353 is a charitable trust with the aim of helping members of the military community by delivering long-term support to a variety of charities, soldiers and their families. To make as big a difference as possible through partnerships with other organisations. This enables us to achieve our objective of providing a career and income within 353 for those affected by military conflict.

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The 353 Trust supports injured soldiers, the families of the bereaved, and other military charities, with our combined efforts and in Conrad's memory. Funds raised will be shared amongst other military charities including;

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  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity
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These highly efficient charities are working tirelessly to support those who fought bravely in Afghanistan and for all those it effected.

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