David O'Connell Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for David O'Connell, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

4 records1982–19824 events2 places

Chronological biography

1982

ARA Santa Fe Explosive ClearanceApril 1982

Warfare / Falklands War · Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken

Leads a five-man diving team clearing explosives and hazardous material from the damaged Argentine submarine ARA Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Diving OperationsMay 1982

Warfare / Falklands War · Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken

Spends several weeks supervising hazardous diving and explosive-clearance work aboard and around ARA Santa Fe.

Santa Fe RefloatedMay 1982

Warfare / Falklands War · Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · Grytviken

Helps make ARA Santa Fe safe enough to be refloated and moved from the harbour.

MBE for South Georgia WorkJune 1982

Warfare / Falklands War · Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer · South Georgia

Is appointed MBE for mine-clearance and explosive-disposal work associated with ARA Santa Fe.

Titles and roles

Lieutenant · Mine Clearance Diving Officer

Record provenance

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