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Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
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Ian Sandford joined 10 PARA in 1990 and then transferred to 3 PARA in December 1991 serving in No 6 Platoon, B Coy. While with 3 Para he was part of a spearhead deployment to Northern Ireland in 1992, and served on two tours in Kenya.
Ian left in 1995 shortly before the Battalion moved to Dover.
Service History
- 1990 The 10th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (10 PARA) (Private)
- 1991 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Private)
