SAS – L Detachment "Original's" Roll. Operation SQUATTER Survivors — “The Originals” 1. Capt. David Stirling 2. Lt Jock John Steel Lewes 3. Maj Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne 4. James Blakeney 5. Pat Riley 6. Jim Almonds 7. Bob Lilley 8. Reg Seekings 9. Bob Bennett 10. Johnny Cooper 11. Jeff de Vivier 12. Edward McDonald 13. Keith — captured POW 14. Cpl John William Sillito — evading on foot 15. “The Boy” Alexander Borrie 16. Bill Crumper 17. Dave Kershaw 18. Douglas “Dougie” Arnold — captured, escaped, later rejoined SAS 19. Jimmy Storie —

Op. SQUATTER Founding Originals 1. Lt Col David Stirling 2. Lt Jock John Steel Lewes 3. James Blakeney 4. Jim Almonds 5. Pat Riley 6. Bob Lilley 7. Mick D’Arcy 8. Jimmy Storie. Numbering reflects order of listing only and does not indicate rank or precedence.

Honorary "Originals"

Maj Mike Sadler — intelligence, navigation, planning, and early operational development

This page sets out the likely campaign medal entitlement of those listed as SAS L Detachment Originals, based on known theatres of service. Entitlement shown is indicative only. Gallantry awards are excluded. David Stirling – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Jock John Steel Lewes – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – Italy Star – War Medal 1939–1945 James Blakeney – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 John “Jim” Almonds – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – Italy Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Pat Riley – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Bob Lilley – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Reg Seekings – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Bob Bennett – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Johnny Cooper – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945 Jeff de Vivier – 1939–1945 Star – Africa Star – War Medal 1939–1945

Edward McDonald
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
Keith (Pte)
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
John William Sillito
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
“The Boy” Alexander Borrie
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
Bill Crumper
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– Italy Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
Douglas “Dougie” Arnold
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945
Jimmy Storie
– 1939–1945 Star
– Africa Star
– War Medal 1939–1945

This page includes a/Pre Op Squatter & "Originals" of L Detachment 1SAS lists.

The "Tobruk Four" are include in the Pre Op-Squatter numbers.

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