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Derek Wilford Biography and Timeline

Follow Derek Wilford through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Derek Wilford, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1972

30 January 1972

Bloody Sunday

Colonel · Parachute Regiment Commander · Londonderry · Government / Northern Ireland Troubles

Commands 1 Para during the Derry operation.

Role range: 1969-1998 – 1972-1972

1972

Parachute Battalion Deployed

Derry · Politics / Northern Ireland Troubles

The First Battalion Parachute Regiment entered the area during the march and its soldiers fired on civilians.

Role range: 1969-1998

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