THE ALLIED SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION - UK is dedicated to creating the ALLIED SPECIAL FORCES MEMORIAL GROVE at the NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM which will commemorate the men and women who sadly lost their lives whilst serving with ALLIED SPECIAL FORCES during World War 2 and in the Conflicts since.

LEONARD WILLIAM MAINE
**19th. October 1924 - 6th. April 2001**

Courtesy of his friends in Hereford
Naval Service 1943 On Parade	On the 6th. April 2001 Leonard William Maine sadly passed away at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. He was cremated at the Central London Crematorium at 1 pm. on the 17th. April 2001. They say "Old sailors never die, they just gently float away" , and this is true of "Sailor" as he was universally known to everyone he came into contact with. A true character who won over the hearts of many at the Queens Arms in Hereford and other watering holes, where his appearance was aways a colourful event as he proudly paraded his Chelsea Pensioners Uniform and array of medals. His ashes were scattered during an evening service at the home of 22nd. Special Air Service Regiment on Saturday 28th. July 2001. This was well attended by many of his former regimental colleagues and friends from Hereford. A poppy wreath was laid on behalf of The Allied Special Forces Association by his friends. "Sailor" was born in Norwich, Norfolk and during the Second World War served with both the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy. His post war service led him into the Parachute Regiment and then 22nd. Special Air Service Regiment. He was accepted as an In-Pensioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea where he ended his days. All in all a remarkable life which should not go unnoticed! Mike Colton Secretary The Allied Special Forces Association	Parachute Regiment Chelsea Pensioner

"They shall not grow old as we are left to grow old, Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."

LEONARD WILLIAM MAINE