SQMS William John "Taff" Hughes

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Reference WMO/279189

Address:

Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove

National Memorial Arboretum

Croxall Road

Alrewas

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 7AR

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Within a garden/park/churchyard/enclosure/Marketplace
Description: Other sculpture
Materials:
  • Timber Oak
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • Falklands Conflict (1982)
About the memorial: This chapel seat is unique in that you might rest on it and look out over a lake on one side and a river on the other. It is made of American White Oak and coated with Yacht Varnish. It has a commemorative plaque fitted to the river side in honour of William John "Taff" Hughes "G" Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment and Welsh Guards 1947-1982 Age 34 Lost in the Sea King helicopter crash 19th May 1982 Rest in peace on this seat and remember those that helped bring "Freedom from the Sea" for the people for the Falkland Islands. "Taff" is not forgotten by his family Michael, Kathryn and Kevin 23rd August 2015.
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William John "Taff" Hughes "G" Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment and Welsh Guards 1947-1982 Age 34 Lost in the Sea King helicopter crash 19th May 1982 Rest in peace on this seat and remember those that helped bring "Freedom from the Sea" for the people for the Falkland Islands. "Taff" is not forgotten by his family Michael, Kathryn and Kevin 23rd August 2015.

SQMS William John "Taff" Hughes

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