22 SAS McWilliams, Pete

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

McWilliams ​

• FORENAME

Pete (Mac)​

• UNIT

B Squadron​

• RANK

Rifleman (A/Corporal) ​

• NUMBER

22213162 ​

• AWARD

Mention in Despatches ​

• PLACE

Malaya 1954 (Op.Sword) ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

parent unit Royal Ulster Rifles ​

born 1922 Wicklow,Ireland​

B Squadron Malaya 1950s​

D Squadron Oman 1960s​

died 1996 Wicklow​

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[BaileIosal]

Pete (Mac) McWilliams was my father. I served in the RAF from 1967 to 1979 and I spent time with my father on Gibraltar when I was there on detachment in 1968. He was with the Royal Ulster Rifles at the time. I have not been able to find any information on Operation Sword in Malaya in which Mac was involved. Any information on Operation Sword would be greatly appreciated. Even a source I can look into myself would be great. Thanks in advance. Who Dares Wins and Per Adua Ad Astra.

 

[Ron Barker]

Hi, There is some information re Operation Sword in the article below. Your Son also posted on this site asking for information about his Grandfather. https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/22-sas-in-malaya-and-oman.52548/

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjpirmljcr1AhVKXsAKHWYiCrsQFnoECDMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsdl.org%2F%3Fview%26did%3D760624&usg=AOvVaw1TkQ26lKqzUwSxKXOpYpno

 

[TonyBevis]

My relative Lt Graham John Goulding was one of the three men killed tree jumping during Operation Sword if you follow this link http://www.isle-of-wight-memorials.org.uk/people_2_g/goulding_gj.htm you will find contemporary transcripts from the Straits Times and the London Times. If this link ever fails just Google Graham John Goulding Isle of Wight

 

[Ron Barker]

Thanks for the link Tony, passed it on to others who will be interested.