22 SAS Reddy, Paul (Rip)

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Reddy ​

• FORENAME

Paul (Rip) ​

• UNIT

G Squadron (24 Troop) ​

• RANK

Lance Corporal ​

• NUMBER

23929996 ​

• DATE OF DEATH

22nd December 1970 ​

• AGE

24 ​

• GRAVESITE

Hereford (St Martin's) Churchyard, Herefordshire Row D 7 ​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

parent unit Coldstream Guards​

born 6.2.1946​

killed in free-fall parachute drop, Musandam, Oman​

Hesswell War Memorial, School Hill, Wirral (adding 11.11.2022) ​

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[Dave Wakelam]

Good morning,
I knew Paul from when his dad had the local butchers shop in Heswall on The Wirral. I remember him joining the Coldstream Guards, but the reason I am posting this is that there seems to be a digit missing from his regimental number on the entry above. My number started 2393 and I enlisted at about the same time so perhaps it could be a 9 or a 3.
Dave Wakelam.

 

[Craig Robertson]

Good morning,
I knew Paul from when his dad had the local butchers shop in Heswall on The Wirral. I remember him joining the Coldstream Guards, but the reason I am posting this is that there seems to be a digit missing from his regimental number on the entry above. My number started 2393 and I enlisted at about the same time so perhaps it could be a 9 or a 3.
Dave Wakelam.

Thanks Dave, it was listed on his headstone so i have ammended the record.
Best regards, Craig

 

[Dave Wakelam]

Thanks Craig,
I thought that you might like to know that Paul's name will be added to our local War Memorial in Heswall on Remembrance Day this year.
Best regards,
Dave.

 

[Craig Robertson]

Thanks Craig,
I thought that you might like to know that Paul's name will be added to our local War Memorial in Heswall on Remembrance Day this year.
Best regards,
Dave.

Thanks Dave, have added it to the record as well.
Best regards, Craig

 

[Liane2711]

Paul is my Uncle although he died before I was born
My father Neil is his eldest brother
His twin Derek and sister Hazel are all still alive we will be there when his name is added

 

[Grenville Mills]

Paul is my Uncle although he died before I was born
My father Neil is his eldest brother
His twin Derek and sister Hazel are all still alive we will be there when his name is added

Liane
I was at school and scouts with Paul. We were very close. I attended his passing- out ceremony at Knightsbridge Barracks sometime in the mid to late ‘60’s. Never met Neil though I believe he attended Caldy Grange Grammer but knew Derek from our school days. My mother thought Derek a role model as he ironed his our shirts I believe he joined the merchant navy though can’t be sure. If you could put me in touch with him it would be wonderful. You can find me on Google or email gm@grenvillemills.com
Kindest regards
Grenville

 

[Grenville Mills]

Thanks Dave, have added it to the record as well.
Best regards, Craig

Hi Dave

I’ve only now stumbled on this site and you’ll see I’ve written to Paul’s family who have already posted here.

Forgive me if we already know each other as unclear whether you are a Heswallian.

I have written to our old school many times requesting they celebrate past notable pupils and certainly those who died in the service of their country but the school including emails to the current Head, have never responded.

I’m so pleased that finally Paul’s name has been added to a Memorial in Heswall.
V best regards
Grenville