After leaving IJLB Oswestry in 1972, Phil served with the Welsh Guards. During 1975 he completed selection for 22 SAS.

'Taff' Jones died in a helicopter crash whilst serving in the South Atlantic. The loss of such an outstanding personality has been deeply felt by all the members of G Squadron.

From the start of his military career, at the age of 15 as a Junior Leader. his strong open and cheerful character brought him immediate recognition. Whether playing rugby for the Welsh Guards or as a young Lance-Sergeant with the Guards Parachute Company, his intelligence, sound commonsense and ever present humour backed by endless energy and enthusiasm constantly shone through.

In 1975 Taff joined 22 SAS. During his time in G Squadron it was typical that he never missed an operational tour. When the Falklands Campaign started he was one of the first from the regiment to go out. As one of the most experienced divers in the regiment he had added to an already wide experience which promised him an exceptional future. There was also the ever buoyant, sociable friend and dedicated fisherman as well as professional soldier. Whenever and wherever possible the rods would appear and Taff would disappear fishing.

We will greatly miss his direct and cheerful spirit.