Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Taff War Falklands Conflict (1982) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 22 SAS Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) "G" Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SQMS Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Special Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Welsh Guards Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Death and Burial details Country of death At sea (Falkland Islands) Year of death 1982 Month of death August Day of death 23 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Lost in a Sea King crash Manner of death reference Killed in Action