 In November 2006 he took his first steps using a Prosthesis whilst posted to DMRC Headley Court.Sgt Mark Sutcliffe is one of the Hero patrons of Help for Heroes, a member of Blesma and was one of four Military Liaison Officers posted to Selly Oak Hospital, looking after the needs of injured soldiers and their families.Sgt Sutcliffe spent 4 years in this post and was awarded an MBE for his charitable work and as a Military Liaison Officer in the 2012 Queens Birthday Honours List.