David Murphy | ParaData

David Murphy from Glasgow enlisted into The Royal Army Medical Corps in 1962.

He was posted to 23 Parachute Field Ambulance (RAMC) as a Combat Medic in 1963.

Private Murphy left military service in 1969.

In 1971 he re-enlisted into 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (V) (10 PARA V) and served with Anti-Tank Platoon, Support Company.

Sgt Murphy also became an Army. Parachute Jumping Instructor.

He reritred in 1979.

Updated by Wendy George

1962
RAMC (Private)
1963
23 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC (Private)
1971
The 10th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (10 PARA) Anti-tank Plt. Sp Coy (Sergeant)

Operations

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

GSM

1965
UNMC

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Pte Murphy gets ready to rest his feet, 23 PFA, Pegasus Journal, 1964.

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Army Parachute Jump Instructor( APJI) Murphy, RAF Abingdon, 1976.

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Montage from 2016 taken at The National Memorial Arboretum.

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Arriving at The National Memorial Arboretum, October 2015.

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A selection of good past memories.

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Airborne Forces Riders arriving at the National Memorial Arboretum 2012.

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Harleypara - Ride of Respect 2013

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David Murphy Remembrance Sunday London 2006

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David Murphy Kluang Jungle Warfare School Malaya 1968.

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Sgt Dave Murphy on AJPI Duties Queens Ave Aldershot 1976

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Sgt Dave Murphy 1976.

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