Andrew lost his arm after it was severed by an RPG round during an ambush 2km south west of Sangia, Helmand Provence, Afghanistan in June 2006.

Prior to his accident he participated in many activities including Motor Cycling, Freefall Parachuting and Horse Riding. He was an Alpine Joint Services Ski-Instructor, the experience of which he is going to put to good use in Colorado, USA this winter. His intention is to resume these activities in due course.

Andrew has always enjoyed keeping fit with various adventurous training activities, this is evident in the fact he has enjoyed White Water Rafting, River Bugging, Quad Biking, Climbing and Shooting since his amputation. He has also gained his PADI Open Water Diving Certificate.