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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.

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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.

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Persian Gulf

Within five days of the Emir’s request 8,000 British troops had deployed to Kuwait including the carrier HMS Bulwark and a naval task force with the Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious positioned in the Gulf. Iraq was deterred.

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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

MBE

1979

MBE
OBE

2006

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Paratrooper section moves forward under fire from tribesmen, Radfan 1964.

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Henry Browes said:

I knew Col Brewis since his Adjutant days with 3 Para until CO at Maida Barracks. He kindly helped me get both my boys into the regiment. A true gentleman.

Sgt Browes.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Brewis OBE

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Persian Gulf

Radfan

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Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Brewis OBE

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Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)

Persian Gulf

Radfan

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