Mike Sadler

Mike Sadler
Sadler in 1943
Born(1920-02-22)22 February 1920
Kensington, London, England
Died4 January 2024(2024-01-04) (aged 103)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
RankMajor
UnitSAS
LRDG
Battles/wars
AwardsMilitary Cross
Military Medal
Polar Medal
Legion of Honour

Willis Michael Sadler MC MM (22 February 1920 – 4 January 2024) was a British Army officer. He was the last original member of the Special Air Service and one of the last survivors of the Long Range Desert Group (survived by Jack Mann who also served in the LRDG).[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Murphy, Brian (5 January 2024). "Mike Sadler, desert navigator who guided WWII commandos, dies at 103". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Major Mike Sadler obituary". The Times. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024. (subscription required)
  3. ^ "Mike Sadler, last of the wartime SAS 'Originals' and their principal navigator – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024. (subscription required)