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1997
The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) (Private)

Operations

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.

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

Sierra Leone (Operations Palliser and Barras)

The United Nations Mission troops in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) were under strength and of insufficient quality to face down rebel forces intent on encroaching the capital. The 1 PARA battle group with D COY 2 PARA was in place, within 64 hours of receiving the first telephone call.

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Private Jay D Bolton

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03 Jul 1979 -

Service History

Operations

Macedonia (Operation Bessemer)

Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

Sierra Leone (Operations Palliser and Barras)

Decorations

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Private Jay D Bolton

{ Fathead }

03 Jul 1979 -

Service History

Operations

Macedonia (Operation Bessemer)

Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

Sierra Leone (Operations Palliser and Barras)

Decorations

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