A blind veteran is set to march at the Cenotaph in London this Remembrance Sunday.

David Scott, 92, from Tunbridge Wells, hopes to honour all of the comrades he lost during his 20 year career in the Royal Navy at the national commemorations.

Mr Scott will be marching with more than 100 other blind veterans supported by Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-service men and women.

He joined the Royal Navy in 1938 and trained as an anti-aircraft gun controller.

His first operational tour was on the HMS Rodney, fighting against The Bismarck - one of Germany’s most famous battleships.

Mr Scott said: “I enjoyed my time in the Navy, like any service, you remember the good times and forget the bad. I saw quite a bit of the world during my career but it was definitely no cruise line as you didn’t decide where you wanted to go, your Commander did.”

He was discharged as Lieutenant Commander in 1958. It wasn’t until later in life that he suddenly lost his sight after suffering an eye haemorrhage.

But he has learned to continue to live independently, despite his sight loss, thanks to Blind Veterans UK.

He has also been able to try new things, including archery, acoustic shooting and bowls, and how to use a computer.

Mr Scott said : “I had been on holiday with my family and everything seemed as it should. When I awoke the next morning I couldn’t see.

“I am so glad I got in touch with the charity, they have been helping me ever since. The induction week was great, I met so many lovely people and was able to experience many activities I thought were no longer possible.”

Blind Veterans UK estimates there are currently 59,000 blind veterans that would be eligible to access its specialist support, most of whom are not currently aware of it.

For more call 0800 389 7979 or visit noonealone.org.uk.