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Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
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Daniel D Treadgold was born in Walthamstow, London.
After the street where he lived was destroyed during the Blitz, he was evacuated to Sandford in Somerset. Here he acquired a West Country accent, which he later became well known for.
David enlisted in the army 21 December 1955 in Bristol.
Service History
- 1955 The 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA) (Colour Sergeant)
- 1955 The 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA) (Colour Sergeant)