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Winker Watson served with 15 Para from 1976-79 and was awarded French jump wings.He went on to join the regulars passing through the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Depot in Platoon 456 and subsequently served in No 3 Platoon A Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment.
Service History
- 1976 The 15th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (15 PARA SV) (Private)
- 1979 The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) (Private)
