borneo confrontation
Borneo Confrontation (December 1962 - September 1966)
By Bill Goshen
By Patrick Marrinan
Borneo Confrontation (December 1962 - September 1966)
The Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation or Borneo confrontation (also known by its Indonesian / Malay name, Konfrontasi) was an armed conflict from 1963 to 1966 that stemmed from Indonesia's opposition to the creation of the Federation of Malaysia. After Indonesian president Sukarno was deposed in 1966, the dispute ended peacefully and the nation of Malaysia was formed.
40 Commando + 42 Commando served from 1962 - 1966
114 Commonwealth casualties, 180 Commonwealth wounded
The Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation or Borneo confrontation (also known by its Indonesian / Malay name, Konfrontasi) was an armed conflict from 1963 to 1966 that stemmed from Indonesia's opposition to the creation of the Federation of Malaysia. After Indonesian president Sukarno was deposed in 1966, the dispute ended peacefully and the nation of Malaysia was formed.
40 Commando + 42 Commando served from 1962 - 1966
114 Commonwealth casualties, 180 Commonwealth wounded
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SASNZ Manuera, Eru Ihaka
SURNAME Manuera FORENAME Eru Ihaka UNIT NZ Squadron 22 SAS RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 304479 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit R.N.Z.Infantry Regiment- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation military cross
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PARAS 2 Eberhardie, Charles Edward
SURNAME Eberhardie FORENAME Charles Edward UNIT 3 Para + 2 Para (C.O.) RANK T/Captain + Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER 303313 AWARD Mention in Despatches (x2) PLACE Palestine 1947-48 Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 22.12.1924, Begalum, India former Royal Norfolk Regiment...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches palestine emergency
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PARAS 2 McKellar, Ian Angus Andrew
SURNAME McKellar FORENAME Ian Angus Andrew UNIT 2 Para (B Company) RANK Lance Corporal NUMBER 23729047 DATE OF DEATH 5th May 1965 AGE 23 GRAVESITE Kranji Military Cemetery, Singapore Section 14 Row C Grave 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 17.12.1941 WIA 25.4.1965 Plaman...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation kranji war cemetery
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PARAS 2 Mcatagh,
SURNAMEMcatagh FORENAME UNIT2 Para (B Company) RANKPrivate NUMBER AWARDMention in Despatches PLACEBorneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- John Robertson
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PARAS 2 Baughan, Malcolm Brian Jack (Jackie)
SURNAME Baughan FORENAME Malcolm Brian Jack (Jackie) UNIT 2 Para (B Company) + 3 Para (B Company) RANK Corporal + Warrant Officer Second Class NUMBER 23256793 AWARD Military Medal, Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 (MM) Northern Ireland 1976 (MiD) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches military medal
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PARAS 2 Williams, John (Drummie)
SURNAME Williams FORENAME John (Drummie) UNIT 2 Para (B Company) RANK Warrant Officer Second Class (C.S.M.) NUMBER 22290559 AWARD Distinguished Conduct Medal PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 11.8.1934 enlisted as bandsman 1949 Army School of Music 1950...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation distinguished conduct medal
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22 SAS Kawha, Niwa
SURNAME Kawha FORENAME Niwa UNIT New Zealand Squadron (1 Ranger Squadron NZ SAS Regiment) RANK Lance Corporal NUMBER 348062 AWARD British Empire Medal,Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment London...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation british empire medal mention in despatches
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22 SAS Manuera, Eru Ihaka
SURNAME Manuera FORENAME Eru Ihaka UNIT New Zealand Squadron (1 Ranger Squadron New Zealand SAS Regiment) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 304479 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation military cross
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22 SAS Thomson, Francis James Bryce (Iain and Jock)
SURNAME Thomson FORENAME Francis James Bryce (Iain and Jock) UNIT D Squadron RANK Trooper NUMBER 23743890 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Bn Parachute Regiment from Glencraig,Fife born 1939 WIA 28.2.1965 Borneo died...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Carter, John Joseph (Marley)
SURNAME Carter FORENAME John Joseph (Marley) UNIT D Squadron RANK Corporal NUMBER 22827465 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal Northumberland Fusiliers London Gazette 43837, 10th December 1965, Page 11680- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Townsend, Peter Vaughan (Blinky)
SURNAME Townsend FORENAME Peter Vaughan (Blinky) UNIT D Squadron RANK Corporal (A/Sergeant) NUMBER 23266206 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Bn Royal Anglian Regiment London Gazette 43837, 10th December 1965, Page 11680- John Robertson
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22 SAS Haley, Albert David (Dave)
SURNAME Haley FORENAME Albert David (Dave) UNIT B Squadron RANK Corporal (A/Sergeant) NUMBER 22523289 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Queen's Own Buffs badly wounded later in Aden London Gazette 43837, 10th December 1965...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Smith, Gilbert James (Smudge and Swede)
SURNAME Smith FORENAME Gilbert James (Smudge and Swede) UNIT D Squadron (16 Troop) and B Squadron RANK Sergeant NUMBER 23233233 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry London Gazette 43837, 10th...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Large, Donald (Lofty)
SURNAME Large FORENAME Donald (Lofty) UNIT D Squadron (18 Troop) RANK Sergeant NUMBER 5577627 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 1 Bn Gloucestershire Regiment born 1930 Oxfordshire resided Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 22 SAS...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Mackay-Lewis, Jonathan Charles
SURNAME Mackay-Lewis FORENAME Jonathan Charles UNIT D Squadron RANK Captain NUMBER 457211 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit King's Own Scottish Borderers London Gazette 43837, 10th December 1965, Page 11680- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Conner, Gilbert Richard
SURNAME Conner FORENAME Gilbert Richard UNIT D Squadron RANK Captain NUMBER 461398 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) London Gazette 43837, 10th December 1965, Page 11680- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Woodiwiss, Roger Vivian
SURNAME Woodiwiss FORENAME Roger Vivian UNIT D Squadron (C.O.) RANK Major NUMBER 408084 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Borneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Devonshire and Dorsetshire Regiment (1949) born 22.03.1929 father Vivian Woodiwiss (occupation...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation member of the order of the british empire mention in despatches
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22 SAS Lillico, Edward (Geordie)
SURNAME Lillico FORENAME Edward (Geordie) UNIT D Squadron + i/c Jungle Warfare School, Malaya RANK Sergeant + Staff Sergeant (A/Warrant Officer Second Class) NUMBER 22561756 AWARD Military Medal, British Empire Medal PLACE Borneo 1965 (MM) 1977 (BEM) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation british empire medal military medal
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22 SAS Catterall, James
SURNAMECatterall FORENAMEJames UNITA Squadron RANKLance Corporal NUMBER23500060 AWARDMention in Despatches PLACEBorneo 1965 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit Parachute Regiment- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches
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22 SAS Cooper, Richard Alec
SURNAME Cooper FORENAME Richard Alec UNIT D Squadron + B Squadron (6 Troop) RANK A/Corporal + Sergeant NUMBER 22562759 AWARD Mention in Despatches (twice) PLACE Oman 1958-59 Borneo 1965-66 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Suffolk Regiment born October 1933 Ipswich,Suffolk...- John Robertson
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- borneo confrontation mention in despatches oman & dhofar
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