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Clifford George 'Mick' Morris initially served in the Royal Artillery, joining up in 1936 where he remained until 1944. During this time he saw service in India, Iraq, and Egypt, before finally volunteering for the Parachute Regiment in 1944.He became a Corporal in 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion and fought in Italy and Greece as part of 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade.

Eventually demobbed in 1946, he rejoined a Royal Artillery TA unit in 1947.

Service History

  • 1936 342 Battery, 86 Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Gunner)
  • 1942 414 Battery, 14 Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (Sergeant)
  • 1944 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion (Corporal)
  • 1947 286 Brigade Royal Field Artillery (TA) (Gunner)

Operations

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Italy
The Italians had capitulated while the force was still at sea. The sinking of HMS Abdiel by a mine in the harbour, however, r...

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Greece (Operation Manna)
One company of the 4th Para Battalion was dropped in high winds at Megara airfield 40 miles from Athens suffering numero...

Decorations

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