12th Parachute Battalion (TA)

12th Parachute Battalion (TA)

The 12th Battalion the Parachute Regiment (TA) reformed in 1947 and was redesignated 12 PARA (TA) in 1948, forming part of the 16th Airborne Division (TA).

It was amalgamated with 13 PARA (TA) in October 1956 to form 12/13 PARA (TA).

Commanding Officers:

1947-9        Lt Col GN Lea (12 PARA (TA) from 1948)
1949-51      Lt Col OG Brooke, DSO, MBE
1951-4        Lt Col RB Marshall
1954-6        Lt Col JWB Marshall

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  • Yorkshire Post newspaper article 12 PARA TA Colours presentation,1952.
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    Yorkshire Post newspaper article 12 PARA TA Colours presentation,1952.

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