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Canal Zone Egypt
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William J Smith enlisted into The Parachute Regiment in October 1952.After qualifying as a military parachutist he was posted to Signals Platoon, 1 PARA.
Pte ‘Bill’ Smith served in the Canal Zone in Egypt.
Service History
- 1952 The 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA) (Private)
