SAS 1982

22 SAS Falklands Casualties 1982

In memory of the soldiers of 22 SAS who lost their lives in the Falklands Conflict 1982. This plaque is situated in the Sun Room.
  • Memorial Text
  • In memory of the soldiers of 22 SAS who lost their lives in the Falklands Conflict 1982.
  • G Sqn
  • Capt J G Hamilton MC SAS
  • WO2 L Gallagher BEM SAS
  • Sgt. P P Currass QGM SAS
  • Sgt S A Davidson SAS
  • Sgt J L Arthy SAS
  • Cpl P A Bunker SAS
  • Tpr R E Armstrong SAS
  • Cpl E T Walpole RGJ
  • G Sqn
  • WO2 M Atkinson SAS
  • SSgt P O’Connor SAS
  • Cpl W J Begley SAS
  • Cpl W H Hatton QGM SAS
  • Cpl P Jones SAS
  • Sgt W.J Hughes WG
  • Cpl J Newton REME
  • 264 (SAS) Sig Sqn
  • Cpl M V McHugh Royal Signals
  • Cpl R A Burns Royal Signals
  • Cpl S G J Syles Royal Signals
  • L/Cpl P N Lightfoot Royal Signals
  • Forward Air Controllers
  • Flt Lt G W Hawkins RAF
  • Cpl D F McCormack Royal Signals
  • Donated by the Parachute Regimental Association Newport ( Monmouthshire) Branch South Wales – 2011

Captain John Hamilton MC.

Captain John Hamilton was the only SAS soldier killed in action during the Falklands Conflict 1982. This memorial is set in front of a Mulberry Tree kindly donated by Jimmy (ex SAS).
  • Memorial Text
  • Captain John Hamilton MC
  • 25th April 1982 – South Georgia.
  • 14th May 1982 – Pebble Island.
  • 21st May 1982 – Darwin.
  • 29th May 1982 – Mount Kent.
  • 10th June 1982 – Many Branch Point Port Howard.
  • After being commissioned into the Green Howards, John Hamilton served in Northern Ireland, Belize and Cyprus before joining 19 Troop D Squadron 22 SAS in 1981. He was soon called into action when the Falkland Islands were invaded in April 1982. Between the 25th April and 10th June his Troop and the Squadron took part in many missions.
  • His final action was on the 10th June on Many Branch Point which he used as an observation point to report on enemy troop movements in Port Howard on West Falkland. During this operation an enemy patrol attacked them and they were forced to fight. Captain Hamilton covered the withdrawal of his signaller by attacking the enemy. Sadly he lost his life during this fire fight and was posthumously awarded the Military Cross for this unselfish act of bravery.
  • The Epic Pebble Island Raid.
  • This operation in which John took part echoed back to the origins of the SAS during World War Two in which enemy airfields were targeted. The reconnaissance of the airfield prior to the raid had identified that only about 30 minutes of offensive action would be possible due to prevailing wind conditions for helicopter operations from HMS Hermes. Within that very tight time frame ten aircraft were destroyed and the support fire from HMS Broadsword and Glamorgan helped eliminate the fuel and ammunition dumps whilst protecting the SAS withdrawal.
  • Freedom from the Sea came to the British Falkland Islanders.
  • John, a much beloved husband, son, brother and faithful friend and outstanding leader to those he served with and a true professional to the end. “Greater love have no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friend.” John 15:13.

John ‘Lofty’ Arthy

  • Memorial Text
  • John “Lofty” Arthy
  • 22 SAS Regiment & Welsh Guards – 1954-1982.
  • During the Falklands Conflict ‘Lofty’ took part in many Operations, including the epic raid on Pebble Island and helped destroy many aircraft that would have been used against our forces. Sadly he lost his life during a ship to ship transfer on the 19th May 1982.
  • He was big in stature and even bigger in spirit.
  • Cymru an Byth – Wales Forever.

The “Taff” Hughes Seat

The tram seat made for Taff Hughes can be adjusted to look towards the River Tame or the quarry lake. It is made from American white oak and carved by Mike Colton with the underlying metalwork by a previous Association member.
Taff lost his life during the tragic helicopter crash on the 19th May 1982 whilst SAS soldiers were being transferred from ship to ship prior to carrying out a diversionary raid in the Falkland Islands during the Conflict.
  • Memorial Text
  • William John “Taff” Hughes
  • SQMS G Squadron 22 SAS Regiment and Welsh Guards
  • 1947-1982 Age 34
  • Lost in the Sea King helicopter crash 19th May 1982
  • Rest in Peace on this Seat and remember those that helped bring “Freedom from the Sea” for the people of the Falkland Islands.
  • “Taff” is not forgotten by his family, Michael, Kathryn and Kevin.
  • 23rd August 2015.
  • Falklands Memorial Way

The Phil Currass Memorial Sundial on Old Radnor Stone

The Sundial memorial honouring Phil Currass SAS who lost his life in the tragic helicopter crash during the Falklands Conflict 1982. The Sundial is set on a piece of stone from Old Radnor Quarry.
  • Memorial Text
  • Staff Sergeant Phillip Preston Currass QGM. 1947-1982
  • Phil joined D Squadron 22 SAS in 1972 from the Royal Army Medical Corps. He completed operational tours in Dhofar, Oman and in Northern Ireland. In 1979 he was awarded the Queens Gallantry Medal. During the Falklands War he helped liberate South Georgia and raided Pebble Island to destroy enemy aircraft.
  • Phil lost his life during a ship to ship transfer prior to carrying out a diversionary raid near Goose Green.
  • Husband, Father, Brother, Son and Soldier. Dearly loved and missed by his family.
  • “There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, then the joy would be gone as well.” Nicholas Sparkes.
  • Lost in the South Atlantic 19th May 1982
A wonderful tribute from the family with this rock from Old Radnor Quarry close to where Phil lived in Herefordshire.
The memorial has four bushes at its corners, which consist of laurel and a forsythia growing in harmony together.

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