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Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
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Michael J P Bateman joined The Parachute Regiment in 1978.He passed P Coy as a member of 443 Platoon and completed his parachute training at RAF Brize Norton.
Pte ‘Mike’ Bateman was posted to 3 PARA and saw active duty in Northern Ireland and the Falklands.
Service History
- 1978 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Private)
