Ben Wagon sufferd a Traumatic Brain Injury during his service with the Royal Marines. He has since been involved with a number of Athletic events and will be representing the British Armed Forces in this sport.

Kirsty Wallace broke her back in May 2007. Initially paralysed from the waist down she worked hard to regain the use of her legs, the key factor being the facility and hardworking ethos at Headley Court. She was spotted at a Para-Olympic Talent ID day, and 2 months later she was training at her first GB wheelchair basketball camp. The same year she was named as a reserve for the European Championships. Wallace got her first cap for GB playing in the para-Olympic World Cup in Manchester in 2011, but missed out of selection for London by one spot. She has earned her place in the Invictus Team, whilst juggling her time as a mother with her 5 month old baby in tow for all training.

Louisa Walker suffers from chronic back pain, which has caused her limitations in everyday life. The power of sport has played a key role in helping Walker deal with set backs from the pain she suffers. She is proud to be representing the British Armed Forces in Archery.

Charlie Walker suffered from Meningitis in 2006 and as a result is now a double below-knee amputee. During London 2012, Walker made his Paralympic debut with support from Help for Heroes and was part of the men’s Sitting Volleyball team, which finished in 8th place. In 2013, he competed in Archery and Swimming at the US Warrior Games. Walker will be representing the British Armed Forces in Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.

Paul Warren was injured by an Improvised Explosive Device when serving in the Australian Defence Force. This led to an amputation on his right leg, above the knee. During the Games he will be competing in a number of sports, such as: Athletics, Indoor Rowing, Powerlifting, and Wheelchair Rugby.

Spc. Elizabeth Wasil is the first Paralympic swimmer in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) and the current American record holder in the 200 breaststroke.“If I had never been injured I would have never known that I could swim and compete in this capacity,” she said. Wasil joined the Army in 2008, shortly after her 17th birthday. While on assignment in Iraq as a combat medic, she sustained bilateral hip injuries. She has since had three surgeries to restructure her hips to regain mobility allowing her to walk. Now, Wasil is part of the resident WCAP team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. “It is safe to say that adaptive reconditioning has changed my life in a way I could have never thought possible and led me down a path that allows me to represent my country and the military every day.” “I am not recovering,” she said, “I am discovering a new normal.” She will be competing in Swimming, Cycling and Athletics during the Games.

Gavin Watson was injured during service with the army. This resulted in Watson having to have both hips replaced with metal surfacing. He also suffers from arthritis in his lower back, which effects his daily routine. However, Watson has not let his injuries hold him back, in August he was selected to represent the British Armed Forces in Archery.

Benjamin Webb joined the Royal Australian Artillery in 2001. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 where he received a CO Commendation. However, Webb was medically discharged in 2013 after suffering from knee, shoulder and back conditions, as well as chronic pain syndrome. This has not stopped Webb, who hopes to compete in Swimming, Indoor Rowing and Archery this Invictus Games, and is looking forward to showing himself that he can “still participate in physical activities.”

In 2011, Matthew Webb lost both legs and his left arm after standing on an IED in Afghanistan. He also sustained nerve and bone damage to his right arm. Webb competed at the Warrior Games in 2012, with the spectators giving him a standing ovation when he swam in the 100 meters freestyle race. In 2013, Matthew competed once again at the Warrior Games including Shooting and Swimming. He will be representing the British Armed Forces team in Swimming.

In 2006 Sarah Webster was wounded in Afghanistan by an indirect fire attack. This resulted in a number of serious injuries. She says, “Interacting with other wounded soldiers is such a rare opportunity for me and it allows me to be in an environment where I feel normal. I get to meet many inspirational people who have overcome one or more challenges in their lives. I am planning on being involved in rehabilitation space once I leave the Army and wish to study physiotherapy. ” Webster will be competing in Swimming during the Games.

“It feels amazing to represent the United States. It is every kid’s dream,” said Jessie White. He represents the U.S. Team in Archery and Athletics at the Invictus Games. Sustaining severe injuries in Iraq in 2006 resulted in the amputation of his right arm. Finding recovery challenging, White attributes his physical and emotional improvement to participating in adaptive reconditioning sports and activities.“It gave me other things to focus on other than my injuries,” said White. A husband and father, White also drew inspiration from his Family. “My wife and kids have been amazing in their support. They tell me all of the time how proud they are of me and that they know I can do anything,” he said. After London’s Invictus Games, White will achieve another goal: becoming an archery coach, which he will be doing at the Warrior Games 2014.

SSgt. Whittemore has been in the Marine Corps for over 15 years and has been deployed 7 times. During this time he has suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a Tramatic Brain Injury, and Chronic Knee and Back Pain. SSgt. has said; “The Invictus Games allow me to compete in events against other countries from around the world and despite my injuries, I can compete.” He will be competing in Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.

Daniel Whittingham, known as Baz, was a Corporal serving in the Royal Logistics Corp when he was blown up by a Taliban Improvised Explosive Device in January 2009. He eventually had his left leg amputated below the knee. Since his injury, Baz took part in the Help for Heroes and JLR supported Race to Recovery team, where he competed alongside other wounded colleagues in the Dakar Rally. He will be representing the British Armed Forces team in Cycling and Wheelchair Rugby.