John McCormack | ParaData

Date not known
X and Y Vigilant Platoons (Corporal)
1960
Depot, Recruit Co (Private)
1960
Depot, H.Q. Coy (Tom Duffy's batman) (Private)
1962
3 Para, SP Coy, MMG Pl (Private)
1966
HQ Coy, Bde HQ, X Vigilant Pl (Corporal)

Operations

British Guiana

With a population from various ethic backgrounds. The Indians supported the Socialist People’s National congress while the Africans backed the communist inspired People’s National congress. Despite underlying tension the situation remained calm during the battalion four-month tour.

Event

Radfan

A concerted operation involving 3 PARA, 45 Commando and Federal troops to capture the Dhanaba Basin, a Radfan tribal stronghold, began at the end of April 1964. 3 PARA lost two killed and several wounded clearing the fort and village buildings at El Naquil in concert with 45 Commando.

Decorations

1964

GSM with Radfan Clasp

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Corporal John McCormack

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Radfan

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