A decorated war hero who led Britain’s commandos to victory in the Falklands and later served in Margaret Thatcher’s government has died.
Major-General Andrew Whitehead passed away peacefully aged 86 on Wednesday, September 2, his family said.
A highly respected veteran, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery during the successful battle for Two Sisters Hill on June 11-12, 1982.
Then serving as Lieutenant Colonel, he was the commander of Britain’s elite 45 Commando battalion that forced the surrender of Argentinian forces.
His plan saw the Marines divided into three units, with one advancing upon the western ‘Sister’ while the other
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