Corporal Keith J McCarthy

23 Jan 1955 - 12 Jun 1982

  • South Atlantic Medal with Rosette

Corporal Keith John McCarthy, from Cardiff, served with The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) and took part in the Falklands campaign in 1982.

Corporal McCarthy died during the Battle for Mount Longdon on 12 June 1982, aged 27 years old. He is now buried at Beckington Churchyard, Frome, Somerset.

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DILIP DEY said:
Corporal McCarthy was a staff member of 460 Recuit Platoon, Depot Para, which I joined.He cut a tall imposing figure and was eloquently spoken. Corporal McCarthy was a charismatic section commander; he often injected his training session with his acid wit and humour. He lived and breathed the airborne brotherhood firmly instilling in the recruits, the renowned A B I with self belief and confidence, whether in field or in the pub. He was a great mentor for any would-be paratrooper. I was sorry to hear of your passing. Your memory lives on I salute you.
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