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Mark O’Connell enlisted into the Parachute Regiment in 1971.He Passed Out of Depot with 371 Platoon in 1972.

He was posted to 2 PARA and served in both 10 Platoon D Company and Support Company Mortars.

Pte O’Connell was medically discharged in 1976 after a stress fracture to the spine during a drop.

Private Mark O'Connell

Service History

Operations

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Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
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Decorations

General Service Medal Clasp (1962 onwards)
General Service Medal Clasp (1962 onwards)
1976
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2 PARA, Support Company Anti Tanks, 1975.
2 PARA, Support Company Anti Tanks, 1975.
Pte Mark O'Connell on patrol in the Ardoyne, 1975.
Pte Mark O'Connell on patrol in the Ardoyne, 1975.
Flax Street Mill, Ardoyne, Belfast 1975.
Flax Street Mill, Ardoyne, Belfast 1975.
Maj Gen Farrar Hockley at Passing Out Parade for 371 platoon, 1972.
Maj Gen Farrar Hockley at Passing Out Parade for 371 platoon, 1972.
Members of Mortars Platoon, Support Company, 2 PARA, Sharjar, 1974.
Members of Mortars Platoon, Support Company, 2 PARA, Sharjar, 1974.

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371 Platoon in Brecon, 1971.
371 Platoon in Brecon, 1971.
371 Platoon, Brecon, 1971.
371 Platoon, Brecon, 1971.
Members of Mortars Pln, Support Coy, 2 PARA, Exercise Deep Furrow, Turkey, 1974.
Members of Mortars Pln, Support Coy, 2 PARA, Exercise Deep Furrow, Turkey, 1974.