Gavin Hamilton (British Army officer)

Captain Gavin John Hamilton, MC (15 May 1953 – 10 June 1982) was a British Army infantry soldier. He was the Officer Commanding 19 (Mountain) Troop, D Squadron, 22 Special Air Service during the Falklands War when he was killed in action behind enemy lines on West Falkland.

Gavin John Hamilton
Born(1953-05-15)15 May 1953
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Died10 June 1982(1982-06-10) (aged 29)
Many Branch Point, near Port Howard, Falkland Islands
Buried
Port Howard Cemetery
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Years of service1975–1982
RankCaptain
Service number499793
UnitGreen Howards
19 Troop, 22 SAS
Battles/warsThe Troubles
Falklands War
  • Operation Paraquet
  • Capture of Grytviken
  • Raid on Darwin
  • Raid on Pebble Island
  • Battle of Mount Kent
  • Skirmish at Many Branch Point †
AwardsMilitary Cross
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