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Alex Shaw 

A true hero from Lodge Park School Corby 1957-1982

Falklands Conflict.

Words from his Mum Jean, written March 2007

Alex Shaw born 16th May 1957. Joined The Royal Marines when he was 17 and a half.

He served in Ireland at 18, was there twice, came out when he was 21 and got married. He got a job with the post office, while there he took an HGV test and passed first time. We thought it was great however, he never used it anyway. He decided to go back into the forces. He went into R.E.M.A. Became Lance Corporal. Then he decided he wanted to go for a course in the 3 paras. 

He had a son on January 19th, he was only 3 and a half months old when Alex went into the conflict. He had his 25th Birthday on the Canberra. His son was 25 on January just gone. The same age as Alex when he was killed.

It happened on  13th June at sunset on Sunday and unlucky for him and us the conflict finished the very next day, Monday 14th.

We were talking about having a party for him coming home as we did not find out until the Wednesday.

He believed in what he was fighting for. He would have been disappointed if had not gone, so in that sense we're very proud of him but in saying that we would still rather have him here.

It's been a long time 25 years but it still hurts you never forget.

Mum, Dad & Susan his sister.

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The words above were written by his mother Jean, in March 2007.

The first picture above is Alex aged 15. Lodge Park School picture.

The next picture was taken on the ship Canberra going down to the Falkland Islands.

Many thanks to Jean Shaw, Alex Shaw (senior) and his sister Susan for allowing us to dedicate this page to a true hero from Lodge Park School Corby. Please select the scan below to read the actual letter as above.