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North Africa (Operation Torch)
On 12 November the 3rd Parachute Battalion (3 Para Bn) jumped onto and seized the vital airfield at Bone between Algiers and ...
Private Dermot Carney, son of Patrick and Aggie Carney, of Lahardance, Co Mayo in the Irish Republic served with 3rd Parachute Battalion. He took part in the North African campaign, during Op Torch.Private Carney died on 6 January 1943, aged 28 years old. He is now commemorated on the Memorial at Medjez-el-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia.
Service History
- 1942 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Private)