26 August 2011(2011-08-26) (aged 62) Thessaloniki, Greece
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Years of service
1969–1992
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Unit
Royal Engineers 22 SAS
Battles/wars
Operation Nimrod Falklands War Operation Banner
Awards
Military Medal
John Thomas "Mac" McAleese, MM (25 April 1949 – 26 August 2011) was a Scottish soldier who took part in several late 20th century conflicts with the British Army's Royal Engineers and the Special Air Service, which is now within the umbrella organisation United Kingdom Special Forces. During his time in the Special Air Service, he famously had a role in the storming of the Iranian Embassy in London during a hostage taking siege in May 1980.[2][3]
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