Bullet-proof helmet saves marine’s life

ROYAL Marine Commando Eric Walderman has a reason to smile.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003 - 00:00

Pat Hurst

Yesterday he cheated death after taking four shots in his bullet-proof helmet.

Marine Walderman's life was saved by his tough Kevlar helmet after he was caught in the gun sights of enemy Iraqis during a savage firefight in Umm Qasr.

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Courts Place: Umm Qasr Place: Gulf Place: Fleetwood, Lancashire Place: Mexico Place: Faslane Place: Dubai Person: Eric Walderman Person: Iraqis Person: Lindsey Robinson Person: Danny Person: Lindsey Person: Eric Person: Karl Person: Brenda Organisation: Royal Organisation: Marines Organisation: Royal Fleet Protection

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