Lest we forget: ARTHY, John Leslie – Welsh Guards – 22 Special Air Service Regt

Surname: Arthy
First Name: John Leslie
Nickname: Lofty
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Junior Service Location: Oswestry
Junior Service Date: 1970-72
Junior Company: Guards
Junior Rank: J/CSM
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Regiment: Welsh Guards - 22 Special Air Service Regt
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Age: 27
Date of Death: 1982 May 19
Gravesite: St Martin's Chyd, Hereford (SAS Regimental Plot Memorial Plaque)
KIA/DIS: KIA
Location: Falkland Islands
Armed Forces Memorial: Yes
Roll of Honour: Yes

From Colin Harwood – Lofty went to the regiment in 1975 and joined 18 (Mobility) Troop. In 1977 he transferred to 19 (Mountain) Troop and was regarded as one of the regiment’s best climbers. He had completed the German Alpine Guides’ course and climbed in Nepal and China.

From Brian Kilty – Lofty was a great mountaineer and climber He died in the Sea King incident in the Falklands