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Died: June 20, 2021. BRIGADIER Richard Rothery, who has died aged 86, was a distinguished member of the military, serving in troubled areas that often required sound judgment and diplomatic understanding, especially Northern Ireland. On retiring, he was appointed bursar of The Edinburgh Academy, where he is fondly remembered for his gracious manner and ability to overcome all problems. When he retired in 2000, his achievements at the Academy were recognised by the rector of the time, John Light, who wrote: “The Academy owes Richard and [his wife] Pam Rothery a huge debt of gratitude for their hard work, their positive manner and above all shafts of humour. Dick’s contribution in his years here has been massive.”
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He was noted for his calmness under pressure, and besides the South Atlantic he also served in Gibraltar, West Germany and the Middle East
Tommy Turtle: as ‘tough as teak’
Major Tommy Turtle, who has died of cancer aged 70, was an SAS soldier who was involved in a number of special forces campaigns over 39 years of service and saw much action during the Falklands War.
Shortly after midnight on May 12 1982 eight members of 17 (Boat) Troop, D Squadron, 22 Special Air Service Regiment, were covertly inserted into West Falkland to reconnoitre an Argentine airfield on Pebble Island, a small island just to the north, as a prelude to bringing in the remainder of the squadron to destroy any enemy aircraft or radar it might contain.
ArgentinaGlamorganNeath-port-talbotUnited-kingdomGermanyGibraltarGenevaGeneSwitzerlandIrelandBelfastBallymena Thomas ‘Tommy’ Turtle spent 39 years in the military, 28 of those with the SAS in Herefordshire. He came from a tough Irish upbringing and grew up during a time of depression. After joining the Army at 16 he worked his way up through the the ranks ending his career as a major in the SAS. His best friend joined the Royal Ulster Rifles, which then influenced Major Turtle to join the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968. Nine years later he attended and passed the selection course and volunteered for service with the Special Air Service Regiment. “There is no doubt that Tommy’s austere upbringing equipped him with the qualities of character needed not only to pass selection, but to survive and have a full, varied and fulfilling career as a highly respected professional soldier,” said his family at his funeral last week.
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