Jeff Fox served as LWEM (R) in 1982 with NP1750/Fort Toronto. Jeff also volunteered with SAMA 82 in recent years with the Devon/Cornwall Area Team and also as the Devon/Cornwall and National (South) Standard Bearer. Thank You Jeff, you will be missed.
L/Cpl John Bradley passed away on 4th May 2025. John served with 59 Commando Royal Engineers.
Lt Cdr (Retd) James Edwards passed away in May 2025 aged 89. James joined the Royal Navy in 1953 and finally retired in 1985. James served on board HMS Cardiff in 1982.
Derek passed away on 20th May 2025. He served as CPO (Writer) on board HMS Hermes in 1982.
Michael served as Commander RN with HMS Glamorgan. He passed away at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital from Cancer on 15th April 2025 surrounded by his family.
Ernest Draper passed away peacefully on Monday 24 March 2025. He served as 2nd Engineer Officer on board MV Norland.
Michael Hodgson passed away in December 2024. He served on board MV St. Edmund.
S/Sgt Peter Naya MM RAMC served in 16 Fs Amb, and was decorated for action on Sir Galahad. He passed on 18 Oct 2022.
Derek Silk passed away in February 2025. Derek served as Leading Seaman (Radar) on board HMS Argonaut.
Clive Huntingford passed away in January 2025. Clive served on board HMS Sheffield.
Mike Tavendale passed away in February 2025. Mike served as POWTR in 1982 on board HMS Sheffield.
Charles Harris LS(M) passed away in February 2025. Charles served board HMS Glamorgan.
Ken Deacon passed away in January 2025. Ken served with the Royal Navy for 24 years and on board HMS Hermes in 1982.
Corporal Fred Venables passed away peacefully at home on 10th January 2025. Fred served with 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment.
Sgt Douglas McCready served with 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in 1982, as a Section Commander. From 2009 until 2020 Doug volunteered with SAMA 82 as a Regional Coordinator for the North East.
Captain David Leeming served with RAMC 16 Field Ambulance during the conflict as a Nursing Officer. David was a big supporter of SAMA 82 and worked in a volunteer role as Treasurer to the SAMA Christchurch Branch until his untimely death in early 2024.
Henry Talbot (known as Milburn) passed away in December 2024. Milburn served alongside Rick Jolly at the Field Hospital in Ajax Bay. After serving his time in the RN, he went on to serve 29 years with HM Government at the House of Commons.
Colonel Robin Smith served as a Major with 91 Ordnance Company, RAOC in 1982. He was also a former Trustee and Vice Chairman of SAMA (82).
Craig passed away in November 2024, after a 4 year battle with Cancer. Craig served with 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment.
Lt Ian McLaren MBE RN passed away in November 2024. Ian served as Bridge Watchkeeper on board HMS Fearless.