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After receiving news in January 1967 that two terrorist groups - the Federation for the Liberation of South Yemen (FLOSY) and...
Michael O' Grady was born in the Irish Republic and naturalised as a British citizen. He joined C Company of 2 PARA which was later deployed to Borneo during the Indonesian ConfrontationIn Borneo, C Company was converted into the first of the parachute battalion's ‘Patrol’ companies and operated four man jungle patrols on SAS lines.
Michael was later medically discharged as a result of deafness in one ear due to rifle fire.
Service History
- Date not known Parachute Regiment (Lance Corporal)
- Date not known The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) (Private)
