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.

ST. MARTINS CHURCHYARD
Ross Road, Hereford - United Kingdom

THE FALKLAND ISLANDS MEMORIAL On the 2nd. April 1982 the armed forces of Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. (10 weeks later they surrendered.) Within days of the invasion patrols from 22nd. Special Air Service and the Royal Marines Special Boat Squadron were deployed. Very soon the island of South Georgia was retaken, Pebble Island raided with many aircraft destroyed and patrols were ashore on the Islands gaining vital intelligence which led to freedom for the Falkland Islanders. On the 19th. May 1982 whilst carrying out a ship to ship transfer of SAS soldiers, a Sea King helicopter crashed into the sea with many brave souls on board. On the 10th. June 1982 an SAS observation post above Port Howard in West Falkland was discovered by Argentine forces. As a result of these two incidents the SAS lost many fine soldiers and the RAF very brave aircrew. A very sad loss to all their families and everyone who served with them in peace and conflict.
Raymond Armstrong 19th. May 1982 Age 24 Raymond joined D Sqn in 1979. Three years later he had helped liberate South Georgia and Raided Pebble Island destroying many Pucara Aircraft using his specialist demolition skills.	John Arthy 19th. May 1982 Age 27 John joined D Sqn in 1975 and served in Oman, Northern Island and was on the Pebble Island Raid which destroyed 11 aircraft. He was big in stature and even bigger in spirit.	Malcolm Atkinson 19th. May 1982 Age 36 Malcolm joined G Sqn in 1966 and had completed operational tours in Malaya, Borneo, Aden, Oman and Northern Ireland before the Falklands Conflict.
William Begley 19th. May 1982 Age 32 William passed selection in 1979 and continued to achieve high standards throughout his career.	Paul Bunker 19th. May 1982 Age 28 Paul joined the SAS in 1976 and was in the helicopter that crashed on the Fortuna Glacier in South Georgia, he was rescued and then took part of the assault on Gryrvikenas well as the attack on Pebble Island.	Rab Burns 19th. May 1982 Age 22 Rab joined G Sqn in 1979 after volunteering to serve in Hereford from Brize Norton. He was a very talented piper who saw service in Northern Ireland before the Falklands conflict.
Phillip Curass 19th. May 1982 Age 34 Phillip joined 22 SAS in 1972 and saw active service in Dhofar, Oman and Northern Ireland and was awarded the Queens Gallantry Medal for his efforts. He survived the helicopter crashes on South Georgia and took part in the raid on Pebble Island.	Sidney Davidson 19th. May 1982 Age 34 Sidney joined 22 SAS in 1973. He served first in B Sqn then D and saw active service in Dhofar, Northern Ireland, South Georgia and took part in the raid on Pebble Island.	Lawrence Gallagher 19th. May 1982 Age 37 Lawrence joined D Sqn in 1968. During his service he was awarded the British Empire Medal. He took part in the recapture of South Georgia and raised the Union Flag there prior to accepting the surrender of the Argentine forces on the Island.
John Hamilton 10th. June 1982 Age 29 Captain John Hamilton MC joined 22 SAS in 1981 and commanded Mountain Troop. He first landed on South Georgia, survived 2 helicopter crashes and eventually led his troop into Grytviken a few days later. Within days he went to Pebble Island and destroyed 4 Pucara aircraft. Led patrols on Mount Kent, East Falklands to ambush enemy patrols. Johns last action on West Falkland led to fatal injuries when his observation post over looking Port Howard was discovered by an Argentine patrol. He was heavily outnumbered but carried the fight to the enemy in true form.	William Hatton 19th. May 1982 Age 31 William joined G Sqn 22 SAS in July 1978. He served on four operational tours of Northern Ireland and was soon at the forefront of operations alongside 2 Special Boat Section and aided in the capture of the Argentine spyship "Narwhal". He was awarded the Queens Gallantry Medal.	Garth Hawkins 19th. May 1982 Age 39 Garth had been working with 22 SAS for over three years prior to the Falklands and was ideally suited to Special Forces operations.
William Hughes 19th. May 1982 Age 34 William joined 22 SAS in 1972 and three years later joined G Sqn as its storeman. He was controlling cross deck stores movements at the time of the accident.	P. Jones 19th. May 1982 Age 28 Taff joined G Sqn in 1975 from the Guards Parachute Company and completed all operational tours with the Squadron and was one of the first from the Regiment to go out to the South Atlantic.	Paul Lightfoot 19th. May 1982 Age 21 Paul transferred to 264 SAS Signal Squadron and in 1979 completed signals selection course, he was training hard to complete the full SAS selection.
Douglas McCormack 19th. May 1982 Age 26 Douglas was Garth Hawkins' signaller. They served together as a special forces partnership for many years. His ambition was to join 264 SAS Signal Squadron and eventually join the regiment. His service with special forces was exceptional.	Michael McHugh 19th. May 1982 Age 22 Michael joined 264 SAS Signal Squadron in 1978 and served with G Sqn particularly in Northern Ireland.	John Newton 19th. May 1982 Age 22 John joined 22 SAS as part of a team of armourers in support of the regiment. His skill at improvisation was soon recognised by all. He qualified as a parachutist prior to the Falklands conflict.
Patrick O'Connor 19th. May 1982 Age 33 Paddy joined the SAS in 1966 and served in South-Arabia, Belize, Northern Ireland, Dhofar, Norway and the United States.	Steve Sykes 19th. May 1982 Age 25 Steve joined 264 Signal Squadron in 1978 and saw service in Northern Ireland.	Edward Walpole 19th. May 1982 Age 36 Edward joined D Sqn in 1977 and served as Squadron stores assistant.