27 April 2015

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A Lifetime Achievement Award given to the Guinea Pig Club only last weekend, has been handed over to the East Grinstead museum for safekeeping.

The Guinea Pigs were honoured at the Soldiering On presentations which “celebrate the inspirational people who support the armed forces and their families”.

The Guinea Pigs, all burned on active duty during WWII and treated by pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe, were honoured for their sacrifices on behalf of the nation, and for the camaraderie and spirit which has taken them through life since.

Tom Cochran (above), who handed over the Award at the Felbridge hotel last night, said members wanted it to become part of the museum’s permanent collection of Guinea Pig memorabilia.