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3 Para 1960 - early 70s.

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1960
The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Acting Sergeant)

Operations

British Guiana

With a population from various ethic backgrounds. The Indians supported the Socialist People’s National congress while the Africans backed the communist inspired People’s National congress. Despite underlying tension the situation remained calm during the battalion four-month tour.

Event

Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

A brief honeymoon as peace keepers between two warring communities locked in civil unrest descended into a virtual civil war between Republican IRA and Protestant para-military groups during the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ that were to last 37 years.

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

1964
GSM

1968

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Acting Sergeant Henry Browes

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British Guiana

Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

Radfan

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Acting Sergeant Henry Browes

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British Guiana

Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

Radfan

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