Airborne Assault MuseumDerek Bradley joined The Parachute Regiment and served with the 23 Parachute Field Ambulance in the late 1950s.In 1960 the unit went to Newquay for a two week camp. Whilst swimming in the sea, Private Bradley was caught in a riptide and drowned.
He was a keen and talented football player, playing for Belper Town and Gresley Rovers, and was invited to attend trials for Blackburn Rovers.
Derek Bradley was aged 22 when he died.
Service History
- Date not known 23 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC (Private)
