The unmarked 4X4 vehicle in which Major Stenner, 30, and Sgt Norman Patterson, [2] A routine joint patrol composed of British paratroopers, US Marines and Afghan soldiers had targeted a village to search for illegal weapons. By the mid-18th Century the use of a personal coat of arms was banned, and the number of Colours reduced to the Sovereigns Colour and the Regimental Colour, for most regiments. He was said to have been part of a snatch squad sent to arrest a senior militia commander which ran into an ambush. 'He was an exemplary Combat Leader, soldier, father, husband, friend and Briton, dedicated to his family, his men, his mission and his country. Fit and ambitious, he was a Dated: Friday 8 September 2006 The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations. Formed: 1942 The Parachute Regiment is the Airborne Infantry element of the British Army. He then returned to the injured American officer and oversaw his medical evacuation. Fitzsimmons, 26, and Battersby were killed when their RAF Puma helicopter crashed Colour Sergeant Christopher Stephen Mark DUNDON, The Royal Welsh Captain Hugo James Edward FARMER, CGC, The Parachute Regiment Sergeant Paul Maurice FOX, Corps of Royal Engineers, (Killed. Suffices when the Lt-Col Shaw leading 2 PARA during the parade at the Presentation of the Colours, Queens Avenue, Aldershot. (1st January 2004) in Baghdad after attending a meeting with American soldiers engaged in hunting members of Saddam Hussein's regime. Officers are at the top of the hierarchy. on the eastern edge of Basra City. Down she went. Lance Corporal Josh Leakey VC, February 2015. "Sgt Patterson was a greatly respected and extremely popular member of the Cheshire Regiment, admired not only for his professional excellence but also for his great humility," he said. Richard Holmes was born on 1st November 1977. Suffices they provide an additional set of examples for purposes of comparison of both the printed and embroidered variants. Sgt Eddie Collins was buried with Full Military Honours. Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. Colour Sergeant Mark Lawrence Powell, of the Parachute Regiment, who was killed in Iraq when two Puma helicopters crashed in Iraq on Sunday, 15 April, 2007. 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The most recent presentation of Colours to the regular battalions of the Regiment took place on 13 July 2021 at Merville Barracks, Colchester. When the ribbon bar alone is worn, a silver rosette on the ribbon indicates the award of a bar. [8], Colour sergeants and warrant officers form an important part of the instructor cadre at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[9]. This dates back to the 17th century, when colonels owned and equipped their regiments. Detailed Organization, American Parachute Infantry Regiment, Infantry On the 22nd August 2013, Lance Corporal Leakey deployed on a combined UK / US assault led by the United States Marine Corps into a Taliban stronghold to disrupt a key insurgent group. The Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the Director of Special Forces, had sought to impose the restrictions on grounds of national security, the human rights of bereaved families, and aspects of common law. After passing P Company he was posted to 2 PARA. Private Ellis joined the Army in September 2003 and completed his basic training at the Infantry Training Centre (Catterick). "We hit the deck, rolled over a few times and then just crawled ourselves out and checked that everybody in the aircraft was okay.". Brian Faulkner left his job as a Yorkshire miner and joined 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, rising to the rank of Colour Sergeant. His principal work in Iraq was developing and mentoring a co-ordinated Iraqi Operations Centre, a task requiring tact, personality and patience. He moved one to a better position to fire at the attacking Taliban even though he was under constant, accurate fire (bullets were ricocheting off the weapon he was carrying). The Airborne Shop is the official shop ofSupport Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977). Colour sergeant (CSgt or C/Sgt) is a rank of non-commissioned officer found in several armies and marine corps. Gordon P M Findlay | ParaData They were killed when a roadside bomb exploded as they conducted a routine patrol. Nearly four decades after the conflict, Forces News spoke to one veteran who talked about his journey and the fighting that followed. The Airborne Shop is the official shop ofSupport Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977). The medal is suspended by a white ribbon with two narrow dark blue stripes at the edge and one centre stripe in crimson.[3]. A corporal in the Royal Artillery is called a bombardier, and in the Guards a lance sergeant. He would always make time to pass on the benefit of his knowledge to 'His loss is tragic, and keenly felt by all but his example to others will be sure to endure and inspire us all for years to come. Obverse of the medal. Company Limited by Guarantee. Some also have specialist roles. In the finest traditions. Conspicuous Gallantry Cross - Recipients Major James Stenner, 30, who was tipped to become the commanding officer of 22 SAS Regiment, was serving as operations officer for British special forces operating in the area around the Iraqi capital. Sergeant Les Hehir, 34, of Poole, Dorset. Sergeant Jonathan Hollingsworth, from the Parachute Regiment, was killed following a planned search and detention operation in Basra City, Iraq, on Friday 23 November 2006. Our thoughts are with his wife, family and many friends.". "B Company then marched across a minefield, which was unknown to us, and they got right to the base of the mountain, but one of the corporal section commanders stepped on a mine and that alerted everybodyon the mountain.". Prince Charles at the Colours Presentation, Queen's Avenue, Aldershot, 1998. Robert Hallsworth SERGEANT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS Served from 1968 - 1977 Served in Parachute Regiment John Victor Proffitt L/CPL Served from 1964 - 1967 Served in Parachute Regiment Roy Drummond PRIVATE Served from 1956 - 1959 Served in Parachute Regiment Chuck Russett Kind, fun and warm humoured, he was a pleasure to be with and always saw the lighter side of life. [4] Having been flown into the area in Chinook helicopters, the patrol was attacked by machine gun fire and rocket-propelled grenades soon after dismounting.