Rejected petition Free from jail SAS war hero Albert Patterson who served our country for 22 years

Albert Patterson served 22 years in the SAS and parachute regiment, he took home a 9mm handgun from the Falklands war to remind him of 22 of his friends who died - for this Albert was sentenced to 15 months in prison. It is absolutely disgraceful how those who fought for our country are treated.

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Date submitted 15 April 2016
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