Melvyn Downes

Melvyn Downes signed up to the British Army aged 16 and served with distinction for 24 years. He led his patrol into combat in the first Gulf War and completed three tours of duty in Ireland, in charge of a platoon of 30 men. He was selected for the SAS in 1994 on his first attempt and during his 12 years, led top-secret missions, served behind enemy lines and achieved the rank of Warrant Officer. He also appeared on series six of SAS Who Dares Wins. Throughout his time in the military and beyond, Melvyn has been involved in secret missions and training across more than 50 countries, including recently conducting humanitarian work in Ukraine. His aim is to inspire people to achieve their goals through hard work and resilience.