Douglas Robert Gunn joined The Parachute Regiment as an officer in the Territorial Army in 1958 and was appointed as Company Commander of 1 Company, 10 PARA, in 1964 after a spell at 44 Brigade Headquarters.
Major Gunn died on 10 July 1967, aged 35 years, from injuries received while parachuting.
Compiled by Harvey Grenville
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