A CHARITY is being officially launched tomorrow evening in memory of a Falklands hero from Bolton who could not forget the terrible sights of war.

Paul Daubney was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy and had to winch badly injured men and women from the burning waters when the Sir Galahad was bombed near Fitzroy on June 8, 1982.

Nearly 50 men were killed or missing, with many more injured in the attack.

But, 25 years later, Mr Daubney was still suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), flashbacks and nightmares and developed a problem with alcohol.

He was found dead, aged just 48, at his home in Bradbourne Close, Bolton.

The shock also contributed to the death of his father, James, just weeks later.

His sister, Andrea, has started the Paul Daubney Memorial Fund to raise money to help pay for treatment for ex-servicemen and women suffering from PTSD and to help their families.

PTSD-like symptoms have been recognised in combat veterans for centuries but the term was only recognised in 1980 — just two years before the UK and Argentina fought over the disputed Falkland Islands.

Andrea has her own stationery company, Supreme Office Supplies, and collects empty ink and toner cartridges to raise money for those suffering from PTSD.

But tomorrow, at the Sound House in Ash Street, Bolton, at 7.30pm, the first official fundraising event will be held for the charity.

The Night of Music features among the groups a performance by Batteries Not Included, in which Andrea’s youngest son, Luke Gregory, plays.

A disco is also included and tickets are £5 each, available on the door or from Andrea on 01204 543930.

“I promised my dad that I would do something to help the victims of PTSD and their families,” explained Andrea, aged 43.

“Now, with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the Gulf, we are sitting on a time bomb of post traumatic stress and urgently need to do something about it.”

To find out more about the Paul Daubney Memorial Fund, email Andrea on andrea@supremeof fice.co.uk