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Radfan
A concerted operation involving 3 PARA, 45 Commando and Federal troops to capture the Dhanaba Basin, a Radfan tribal strongho...
Hugh 'Mac' Mcdonald was with the Territorial Army stationed in Hull.
He was the unit head cook and also a 'jumper'.
Hugh was proud of his career path. In 1965 he took part in operations The Radfan.
In 1967 chose a career and family move to Canada.
The TA was in his blood till the day he passed in Jan,1980.
Service History
- 1960 299 Parachute Squadron, RE, (TA) (Staff Sergeant)