Gavin Hamilton (British Army officer)

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
BranchBritish Army
Service years1975–1982
RankCaptain
Service number499793
UnitGreen Howards
19 Troop, 22 SAS
ConflictsThe Troubles
Falklands War
AwardsMilitary Cross

Captain Gavin John Hamilton, MC (15 May 1953 – 10 June 1982) was a British Army officer. He was educated at The Royal Masonic School, Bushey. 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.

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