Iain “Jock” Thomson – 22 SAS Regiment & Parachute Regiment – 2004

  • Memorial Text
  • Iain “Jock” Thomson 1938-2004.
  • In 1965, Iain was on patrol during an operation with the Special Air Service behind enemy lines in Indonesia. During a contact with the enemy he was shot in the leg and seriously wounded. He survived this encounter and in 1985 whilst working on behalf of the Polish Government in the Lebanon, he was honoured with the Gold Cross of Merit for his distinguished service with them.
  • Silver Birch Tree planted 2003.