As I'm sure some of you are aware 27 years ago today Great Britains last colonial war started- The Falklands War. Today I'm remembering a lad from my now demolished school who died in the conflict: Marine Keith Philips Further reading: Falklands War The Falklands War Page of Remembrance Regards Andy
Your friend is also mentioned here Andy ! RIP Keith Phillips At the New Armed Forces memorial at Alrewas in Staffordshire. It’s unique in that it is devoted to all those military personnel who been killed in the service of their country since the end of the Second World War. Surname - PHILLIPS Forenames/Initials - Keith Rank - Mne 1 Service - Royal Marines Service Number - P039185R Ship/Unit - 45 Cdo RM Place of Birth/Home Town - Crayford, Kent Date of Birth - 01 October 1962 Age - 19 Date of Death - 11 June 1982 Cemetery Name - San Carlos Cemetery Cemetery Address - Falkland Islands Included on Armed Forces Memorial - Yes Included on Roll of Honour - Yes PHILLIPS Keith | Roll of honour | Armed forces memorial Falkland Islands - Blue Beach Cemetery,San Carlos.
He died doing what he loved,protecting and serving his country.Sad when very young lives are lost. Rest in peace marine Keith Phillips.
Cheers Annie, I only knew of him in passing as I'm a bit younger (I believe he was a prefect and a 6th former when I joined the school) but he was mentioned once or twice in assembly as I recall and for some reason I've always remembered him even though I never really knew him. Looks like he was killed on Two Sisters: ::Battle for Two Sisters::
I also have a friend who was in the Falklands War .... he came home .... but not the same young man who left .... God love him .... hwell: Heres the medal ...
Annie, I'm guessing its not a picture of the original one? All those that fought received a rose on the ribbon too. I think that one is for after June 14th when hostilities finished. More info here: South Atlantic Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Regards Andy
Apologies.....I thought it was date focused for the rosette but like the bar for the Iraq medal its location focused. Cheers Andy
I remember when Argentina invaded (I was a young lad of 30) and thought: Are they stupid? There is no way known that Maggie Thatcher will let them get away with that. They surely misread her if they thought she would just sit back and take it.
Sidge,sorry if i sound rude but......Angentinas invaded .....what? exactly!I was just getting interested in you're story and you forgot to mention what Angentina invaded.lol.peace.
The Falklands, Heidi, that's why it's The Falklands War. Always the best place to start for an overview of sorts - Falklands War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Drew has also provided a link on his first post in this thread.
