Robert Consiglio MM
- Memorial Text
- Robert Consiglio MM – Killed in action behind enemy lines – Iraq 27th January 1991 age 24.
- 22nd Special Air Service Regiment & 40 Commando Royal Marines.
- During the 1st Iraq War Bob and his patrol were compromised behind enemy lines whilst searching for Scud Missile launchers that were firing into Israel. They escaped the initial gun fight and headed towards the border with Syria, but they were then engaged by superior enemy forces and sadly Bob was shot dead.
- Bob is remembered here by his mother Janet, sister Lucinda, relatives, colleagues and fellow soldiers. 27th January 2011
- Further Information
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_Two_Zero
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War
- https://www.eliteukforces.info/special-air-service/history/desert-storm/
- https://britains-smallwars.com/campaigns/gulf-war/page.php?art_url=gulf-sas
Vince Phillips
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- Vince Phillips – 16 Para RAOC 1972-76 – Royal Marine Commando Ordnance 1976-83 & 22 SAS 1983-91.
- We are the Pilgrims Master, We shall go Always a little further.
- This tree seat is dedicated to the memory of Vince Phillips a member of the Bravo Two Zero patrol who tragically lost his life whist serving with 22 SAS Regiment behind enemy lines during the first Gulf War.
- His courage and that of all others who fought, helped free the people of Kuwait from abject slavery.
- Much loved son and bright light of Jim and Veronica Phillips. Loving brother to Sue, Jeffrey and Steven. Husband of Dee and father of Sharon and Lucy.
- ‘A light has gone out of this world’
- Memorial established 2006. (Note the original NMA logo!)
Robert Consiglio, Steven Lane, Vincent Phillips and David Denbury
- Memorial Text
- Commemorating the Bravo Two Zero patrol behind enemy lines.
- Robert Consiglio, Steven Lane & Vince Phillips
- And in a separate action behind enemy lines David Denbury.
- In January 1991 during the first Iraq war an eight man patrol from 22 SAS Regiment were airlifted by helicopter behind enemy lines to locate and destroy enemy communication cables and Scud missile launchers. Scud missiles were used against Israel in an attempt to get them to attack Iraq, possibly with Nuclear missiles. From the outset the mission was compromised by enemy troops and civilians in the landing zone.
- During the ensuing gun battles the patrol attempted to escape from the war zone. Four SAS soldiers were captured and subsequently tortured. One escaped on foot and evaded capture by walking over 120 km to safety. He eventually crossed the border into Syria. Three lost their lives, one in combat and two from hypothermia during the attempted escape and evasion.
- In February 1991 another SAS soldier lost his life in a separate combat operation behind enemy lines. The four who died are commemorated above. The captured soldiers all returned to normal duties when the war officially ended in April 1991.
- Three survivors went on to write somewhat controversial books about the patrol. Whatever the real truth is, all the men from 22 SAS Regiment served with distinction and helped give freedom to the people of Kuwait.
- Memorial Established 2008. (Note the new NMA logo)
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