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Ellis 'Dixie' Dean's experiences of North West Europe during the Second World War.

Lieutenant, later Major Dean MBE MC TD, became the archivist of the 13th Battalion after the war and wrote an unpublished account of their exploits: "13th Battalion The Parachute Regiment: Luar

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General Sir Frank King's account of his escape from George Merz's Dakota flying into Arnhem

Our battle began about 10 minutes after we got the 20 minute 'Prepare for action' call from our American crew chief.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH OBITUARY FOR SIR JOHN KILLICK GCMG

Sir John Killick, the diplomat who died on Thursday aged 84, served as Head of Chancery in Washington and as Ambassador in Moscow; he could have occupied with distinction almost any of the top appo

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GENERAL SIR FRANK KING'S ACCOUNT OF CAPTURE AND LIFE IN A GERMAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP

When I left the Old Vicarage I had no clear idea of where I might go. Despite Kate ter Horst' s kindness and calm I had a great urge to escape from her house.

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The Sinking of HMS Abdiel September 1943

The Sinking of HMS Abdiel - 9th/10th Sept 1943 by Cliff Meredith (then Platoon Sergeant of 12 Platoon, C Coy 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion)

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Account and Diary of Pte E Short, Captured at Arnhem, Detailing His Time in a PoW Camp

In April 1940, aged 20, I received notification from the War Office that I was to report to Bedford Army Barracks to start Army service.

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History of 63 Company, RASC

Following removal from the command of 61 Infantry Brigade in October 1943, 63 Divisional Airborne Composite Company RASC was moved to Figsbury Barracks Winte

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An account of events at the HMIS Hindustan incident 22 February 1946

By Captain John Marshall, OC ‘C’ Troop, 554 Battery, 159 Para Lt Regt RA

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87 Airborne Field Regiment RA in Palestine 1947 to 1948 Part I

By Brigadier Arthur Sisson CBE

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87 Airborne Field Regiment RA in Palestine 1947 to 1948 Part II

Part 1 of Brigadier Sisson’s story ended with the “trial” and execution of two British sergeants by the IZL close to 87 Regiment’s lines - a grim milestone in this campaign described by Winston

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Citation for the award of the CBE to Brigadier Arthur Sisson

Brigadier Sisson has been closely involved with the Quarter-Master-General’s plans for the restructuring of the Department and the Q Services since October 1974, first as Secretary of the Somervill

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Citation for the award of the MBE to Major Arthur Sisson

Major Sisson has been engaged for the last fourteen months on world wide forward logistic planning.

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British Empire Medal Citation for CQMS Pete Smurthwaite 1965

C/Sgt Smurthwaite has been employed as the Quartermaster Sergeant of this Independent Unit during the past twelve months during which time the Company has completed two operational tours abroad.

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The History and Demise of the Denison Smock

Apart from the maroon beret the identifying symbol for Airborne Forces for many years was the Denison Smock. Its replacement with the standard Disruptive Pattern (DPM)

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Eulogies to Sapper Dave Watson

Sapper David Watson's family made this statement:

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16 Para Brigade's Air Contact Teams

When 16th Independent Parachute Brigade Group was sent to Cyprus in preparation for the Suez operation (Op Musketeer), it was realised that 33rd Parachute Field Regiment would not be able to provid

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Abridged memoir of Sgt AR Parsons on his transfer to and training with 151 Parachute Battalion, India, 1942

This is an abridged extract of my father’s memoirs. By 1941 my father had already been in India for 6 years, having arrived in Karachi as a boy soldier aged 15years.

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Comments on Dennis Deane-Daniels

Heide and I visited Arnhem and the airborne division cemetery on Thursday 3 September.

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Daily Telegraph Article on the Award of the George Medal to Private Bell

George Medal for paratrooper who risked life in minefield to rescue wounded comrade.

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Account of Capt John Wagstaff, 225 PFA, Normandy, 6 June 1944

Account of Capt Wagstaff, 225 PFA, Normandy, 6 June 1944

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Lance Corporal Tarbin's account of Operation Musketeer.

I was a recalled reservist, back in Support Company 2 Para.

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EXTENDED BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR JOHN STEVENSON MBE DCM

John Stevenson was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland in 1918.

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Detailed service history of Alan Wyatt

15.3.45 Enlisted No 98 Primary Training Centre, Pollington nr Snaith, Yorkshire. 16.5.45 C19B Transit Camp Southampton Common overnight.

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Life in a Balloon Crew

"When I first found I was to be posted to the Parachute Balloon Training Company, all manner of thoughts entered my mind about the type of work I should be expected to do.

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Some experiences of a Balloon Crew Detachment Commander

I have never managed to find out why I was posted to R.A.F.

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Daily Telegraph article on Cpl Miskella's actions which led to the award of an MC

Daily Telegraph 3 October 2011 A soldier who carried a wounded comrade on his shoulder to safety while under withering fire has been awarded the Military Cross.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH OBITUARY FOR DONALD FLETCHER

Brigadier Donald Fletcher, who has died aged 87, was awarded a Military Cross in Burma in 1945 for rescuing wounded comrades under fire.

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A Tribute to Tim

Firstly, I would like to thank you all for coming to-day to pay tribute to Tim, I know that many of you have travelled significant distances and gone to a lot of trouble to be here.

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Falklands Campaign Gallantry Awards

In total, some 71 gallantry awards for actions in the Falklands campaign were made to attached personnel, members of The Parachute Regiment and former members on service with other units.

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A profile of David Hardman

David Hardman was born on 22 December 1959 at Hamilton, Scotland, the youngest of a family of four, and spent his early years on the Beechfield small holding in Meikle Earnock Road.

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Lt Col Hew Pike's DSO citation for actions in the Falklands

Lieutenant Colonel Pike commands 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment.

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DSO Citation for Maj Chris Keeble's actions in the Falklands

In the early hours of 28th May 1982, the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, of which Major Keeble was Second-in-Command, launched an attack on enemy positions in the area of the Darwin and Goose

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Falklands MC Citation for Major John Crosland

Major Crosland was in command of B Company 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment during operations in the Falklands.

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Major Chris Keeble's account of Goose Green

An extract from the book 'Above All Courage' by Max Arthur. No section of this article may reproduced without the author's permission.

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Personal accounts of the Falklands Campaign

Please click on a name in the list below to view their personal account

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Major John Crosland's account of Goose Green

An extract from the book 'Above All Courage' by Max Arthur. No section of this article may reproduced without the author's permission.

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Doc Hughes' personal account of the Falklands Campaign

An extract from the book 'Above All Courage' by Max Arthur. No section of this article may reproduced without the author's permission.

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Falklands Campaign Roll of Honour for Airborne Forces

Forty eight members of airborne forces were killed during the Falklands Campaign including personnel on attachment.

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Daily Telegraph Obituary for Capt Bernard Halsall

Captain Bernard Halsall, who died on March 4 aged 89, was an Army pilot and took part in every major glider airborne assault of the Second World War .

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Bernard Halsall's personal account of Operation Ladbroke

It was June 1943 and North Africa was in Allied hands.

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Ellis 'Dixie' Dean's experiences of North West Europe during the Second World War.

General Sir Frank King's account of his escape from George Merz's Dakota flying into Arnhem

DAILY TELEGRAPH OBITUARY FOR SIR JOHN KILLICK GCMG

GENERAL SIR FRANK KING'S ACCOUNT OF CAPTURE AND LIFE IN A GERMAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP

The Sinking of HMS Abdiel September 1943

Account and Diary of Pte E Short, Captured at Arnhem, Detailing His Time in a PoW Camp

History of 63 Company, RASC

An account of events at the HMIS Hindustan incident 22 February 1946

87 Airborne Field Regiment RA in Palestine 1947 to 1948 Part I

87 Airborne Field Regiment RA in Palestine 1947 to 1948 Part II

Citation for the award of the CBE to Brigadier Arthur Sisson

Citation for the award of the MBE to Major Arthur Sisson

British Empire Medal Citation for CQMS Pete Smurthwaite 1965

The History and Demise of the Denison Smock

Eulogies to Sapper Dave Watson

16 Para Brigade's Air Contact Teams

Abridged memoir of Sgt AR Parsons on his transfer to and training with 151 Parachute Battalion, India, 1942

Comments on Dennis Deane-Daniels

Daily Telegraph Article on the Award of the George Medal to Private Bell

Account of Capt John Wagstaff, 225 PFA, Normandy, 6 June 1944

Lance Corporal Tarbin's account of Operation Musketeer.

EXTENDED BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR JOHN STEVENSON MBE DCM

Detailed service history of Alan Wyatt

Life in a Balloon Crew

Some experiences of a Balloon Crew Detachment Commander

Daily Telegraph article on Cpl Miskella's actions which led to the award of an MC

DAILY TELEGRAPH OBITUARY FOR DONALD FLETCHER

A Tribute to Tim

Falklands Campaign Gallantry Awards

A profile of David Hardman

Lt Col Hew Pike's DSO citation for actions in the Falklands

DSO Citation for Maj Chris Keeble's actions in the Falklands

Falklands MC Citation for Major John Crosland

Major Chris Keeble's account of Goose Green

Personal accounts of the Falklands Campaign

Major John Crosland's account of Goose Green

Doc Hughes' personal account of the Falklands Campaign

Falklands Campaign Roll of Honour for Airborne Forces

Daily Telegraph Obituary for Capt Bernard Halsall

Bernard Halsall's personal account of Operation Ladbroke

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