22 SAS Gallagher, Alfred Ernest

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Gallagher ​

• FORENAME

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) ​

• UNIT

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• RANK

Sergeant ​

• NUMBER

24069796 ​

• DATE OF DEATH

6th November 1975 ​

• AGE

25 ​

• GRAVESITE

Hereford (St Martin's) Churchyard,Herefordshire SAS Regimental Plot Section H(B) Row 1 Grave 5 ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

parent unit Royal Corps of Signals​

born 11.5.1950​

either B or D Squadron​

wife Margaret (nee Hunter) Gallagher (married 1970)​

KIA Oman ​

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[richard 030776]

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) Gallagher

this was my father who died 8 and a half months before i was born.i would love to hear from anyone who new him.

 

[BLACKSHACK16]

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) Gallagher

TRY FORCES REUNITED,, I,D SAY YOU MIGHT HAVE A BETTER CHANCE THERE

 

[Wullie G]

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) Gallagher

Respect. RIP.

 

[margaret bond]

my hero,always loved,never forgotten.

 

[Shumae]

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) Gallagher

this was my father who died 8 and a half months before i was born.i would love to hear from anyone who new him.

He was my brothers mate, and was with him that tragic day. He often spoke of your dad and often visited his grave. His bless them both.

 

[margaret bond]

He was my brothers mate, and was with him that tragic day. He often spoke of your dad and often visited his grave. His bless them both.

Thank you for this comment,reassuring to know he died amongst friends and comrades.

 

[O'Regan]

Alfred Ernest (Ginge) Gallagher

this was my father who died 8 and a half months before i was born.i would love to hear from anyone who new him.

Hello Richard, I met your dad in late 1969 when we both prepared for selection together. We were due to do selection in the January of 1970. I also met your mum a few times. Your dad didn't make it through the first time around, but he did stay in Hereford and joined, I think, D Squadron Signal troop. I went on and finished selection and joined B Squadron. We'd see each other from time to time as we passed through Bradbury Lines. I remember him as always being a lot of fun and good to be around. Of course, we were both very young and quite naive, me more than your dad. When I heard of his death I was quite shocked, he'd just recently passed selection and I think it was his first deployment as a badged member of the Regiment, although I can't be sure about that. I never got to see your mum to offer my condolences as I was about to be discharged and on the move, so I was sad about that. Hope this little bit helps. Mike (Lofty) O'Regan

 

[BlackRatJan]

I found this lovely article in The Journal, Monday 12th January 1976, page 7, which might be of interest. If anyone wants a larger version, please drop me a line on jbkingshott@gmail.com His wife was clearly very proud of him.