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Military Cross citation for Maj Jack Watson won at Bure, 1945

On January 3rd, 1945, Major Watson was commanding ‘A’ Company of a Parachute Battalion, which was leading the assault into Bure. When the Company was formed up on the start line, very heavy and ac

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Military Cross citation for Maj Richard Ashford, 1943

Major Richard Ashford was recommended for an award for action in the North African campaign. The following is an extract from National Archives (ref WO 373/1):

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Military Cross citation for Lt Edward Pool, Normandy, 1944

Lieutenant Edward 'Ted' Pool was recommended for an award for action in the Normandy campaign. The following is an extract from Public Records Office (ref WO 373/48):

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Major Tony Hibbert's Account of early days with No 2 Commando and 11 SAS Battalion

We waded out into the phosphorescent waters of Dunkirk where I and most of my half battery were picked up by a flotilla of launches which ferried us out to a Thames tug.

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Message from the Family of Lt Gen Sir Michael Gray KCB OBE

My Dears....as a family we were truly astounded at the response over Michael's sudden death, with all the wonderful letters, cards, emails received, and kind messages posted onto the internet.

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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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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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Military Cross citation for Capt Eric Woodman

For outstanding leadership and gallantry in action from 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945.

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Major Phil Neame's Personal Account of the Falklands War

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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Military Medal Citation for Sgt 'Ted' Barrett 2 PARA 1982

Sergeant Barrett was a Platoon Sergeant in A Company 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment during the Falkland Islands campaign.

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Memories of Charles Strafford

I have known Charles for over 50 years and many memories come back to me.

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Mention In Despatches citation for Lt G A Paull, July 1948.

The War Office, - 23rd July 1948.

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Mental Health

According to leading mental health organisations, around 1 in 4 of us will experience some form of mental health problem at least once during our lives.

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Memorials

From their inception in 1940, the Airborne Forces have been deployed in virtually every conflict participated in by the British Army.

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Miles Magister aircraft

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Mastiff Armoured Vehicle

Mastiff is a heavily armoured, 6 x six-wheel-drive patrol vehicle which carries eight people, plus two crew.

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M22 Locust Airborne Tank

The M22 Locust was developed in the United States, by Marmon Herrington, at the request of the British War Office in order to replace the

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Musee de la bataille des Ardennes

The La Roche Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes commemorates the Battle of the Bulge and, uniquely, includes a section to represent British involvement in the operations to counter the German "Wa

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Memorial Pegasus Museum

The Memorial Pegasus is dedicated to the men of 6th Airborne Division and their role during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944.

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Merville Battery Museum

The Merville Battery Museum is situated in a series of the original casemates at the site of the landings on 6th June 1944.

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Mount Longdon

Following the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, 3 PARA were deployed as part of a British Task Force to retake the Islands.

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Merlin Helicopter

The Merlin is a medium support helicopter designed to operate away from base workshops and in difficult terrain.

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Merville Battery

As part of the initial D-Day invasion of the 6 June 1944, the Battle of Merville Gun Battery was a British-led attempt to take over and destroy German artillery that threatened the main landing for

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Malaya

The ‘Emergency’ was the unofficial war conducted against Communist infiltration into Malaya between 1948 and 1956. Jungle areas were dominated by Communist Terrorists ‘CTs’ who press-ganged the local Aboriginal tribes for labour.

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Macedonia (Operation Bessemer)

HQ 16 Air Asslt Bde became HQ Task Force Harvest with a multinational force of 15 nations under command. Their mission was to deploy to collect and dispose of NLA weapons and ammunition in order to restore stability in the FYROM.

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Malay Peninsular

Service on operations in Malaysia and surrounding waters was recognised by the institution of a separate campaign clasp 'Malay Peninsula' for the General Service Medal. The qualifying period was 30 days service between 17 August 1964 and 11 August 1966.

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Major Hibbert's Letter to Mr Shuttlewood

Lincoln Military Hospital, Longlease Road, Lincoln. October 27th, 1944. Dear Mr Shuttlewood,

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M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine was a lightweight rifle developed and produced by the United States and used in limited numbers by British airborne forces during the Second World War.

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Hotspur Glider on the ground with armed troops.

M1911 Pistol / Colt 1911

This iconic pistol has been used by over 40 countries and even 100 years after it's creation is still in use by armies and Special Forces today, making it one of the longest running firearms in his

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MP40 Sub Machine Gun

The MP40 or Maschinenpistole 40 was a 9mm German sub machine gun designed in 1938 by Heinrich Vollmer.

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Morris Commercial C8/AT Mark 3 Artillery Tractor

The Morris Commercial C8/Anti Tank (AT) Mark 3 Artillery Tractor was used as the towing vehicle for the

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M3 White Scout Car

The M3 Scout Car was an all wheeled armoured car designed in 1937 by the White Motor Company in the United States.

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Major Alan Bush Escape Report Transcript

ESCAPED FROM GERMAN HANDS IN HOLLAND. ACCOUNT OF ESCAPE OF

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Military Cross citation for Maj Jack Watson won at Bure, 1945

Military Cross citation for Maj Richard Ashford, 1943

Military Cross citation for Lt Edward Pool, Normandy, 1944

Major Tony Hibbert's Account of early days with No 2 Commando and 11 SAS Battalion

Message from the Family of Lt Gen Sir Michael Gray KCB OBE

Major Chris Keeble's account of Goose Green

Major John Crosland's account of Goose Green

Military Cross citation for Capt Eric Woodman

Major Phil Neame's Personal Account of the Falklands War

Military Medal Citation for Sgt 'Ted' Barrett 2 PARA 1982

Memories of Charles Strafford

Mention In Despatches citation for Lt G A Paull, July 1948.

Mental Health

Memorials

Miles Magister aircraft

Mastiff Armoured Vehicle

M22 Locust Airborne Tank

Musee de la bataille des Ardennes

Memorial Pegasus Museum

Merville Battery Museum

Mount Longdon

Merlin Helicopter

Merville Battery

Malaya

Macedonia (Operation Bessemer)

Malay Peninsular

Major Hibbert's Letter to Mr Shuttlewood

M1 Carbine

M1911 Pistol / Colt 1911

MP40 Sub Machine Gun

Morris Commercial C8/AT Mark 3 Artillery Tractor

M3 White Scout Car

Major Alan Bush Escape Report Transcript

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