British Guiana 1965. Jan -Oct

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The 1st Battalion served in British Guiana from January 1965 until October 1965, under the command of Lt. Col. Kevin Hill M.C. The Bn replaced the Devon & Dorsets, and served 9 months in a peacekeeping role between the Afro Caribbean & Asian Caribbean populations. In October, they were relieved by 3rd Bn. The Parachute Regiment.

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Peter Barton
Ian Stoddart RAPC
Brian Oldham
Joe Eastwood
Colin Boutty
Jim Deans

James Ryder
Dave Hood
Miscellaneous

Right Click HERE for BIG BAMBOO, by Emile Straker & The Merrymen
The history of the British Guiana troubles can be found by Clicking Here at Britain's Small Wars
Some Interesting facts about British Guiana (Guyana)

 

Toucan Jaguar Kaiteur Falls Map of British Guiana