- SURNAME
Armstrong
- FORENAME
Raymond Ernest (Paddy)
- UNIT
D Squadron (19 Troop)
- RANK
Corporal
- NUMBER
24325221
- AWARD
Mention in Despatches
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
parent unit Royal Green Jackets
killed - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/armstrong-raymond-ernest-paddy.4515/CITATION:
Mention in Despatches : On the night of 14/15 May 1982, Demolition Assault Teams of the Special Forces attacked an enemy auxiliary airfield on Pebble Island, off the north coast of West Falkland.
In a dramatically successful action, Trooper ARMSTRONG personally placed charges which destroyed seven out of eleven enemy aircraft. However, there were misfires; but disregarding both the inherent danger and enemy small arms fire, he immediately returned to replace the charges.
As the raiding party was withdrawing, Trooper ARMSTRONG discovered and also destroyed a sizeable enemy munitions dump.
Fours days after this successful operation, he was killed in action. For his exemplary coolness and courage under fire, he is very strongly recommended for Posthumous Mention in Despatches.
In a dramatically successful action, Trooper ARMSTRONG personally placed charges which destroyed seven out of eleven enemy aircraft. However, there were misfires; but disregarding both the inherent danger and enemy small arms fire, he immediately returned to replace the charges.
As the raiding party was withdrawing, Trooper ARMSTRONG discovered and also destroyed a sizeable enemy munitions dump.
Fours days after this successful operation, he was killed in action. For his exemplary coolness and courage under fire, he is very strongly recommended for Posthumous Mention in Despatches.
WEB LINKS:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637501
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