Private Derek James O’Callaghan served with 4 Company, 10 PARA.
He was killed in a road traffic accident whilst returning from an exercise at Hanover, Germany, during 10 PARA’s annual camp.
24 year old Pte O’Callghan died on 24 October 1982.
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After two weeks in Germany, at Endex Derek was really looking forward to getting home to his wife and young daughter, he had missed them a lot, it was on the drive back that the crash happened.
We were all devastated about Derek, and the other guys injured.
When I got back to London, my Father came to collect me and Derek from the Duke of York's to give us a lift home, but he only collected me.
I met with his family shortly after.
Still remembered mate - small but tough - and always bloody cheerful!
Cheers,
Pat
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