Birthplace, reflecting his father's colonial service.

Early years spent experiencing the diverse cultures and landscapes of British India.

Return to England for education at boarding school and university.

Student life at Brasenose College, Oxford University.

Officer training and initial SAS training locations (specific locations require further research, but likely included training grounds in Scotland and other parts of the UK).

Deployment to North Africa for SAS operations, operating primarily in the desert regions of Egypt and Libya. Death in action near Nofilia, Libya.