Bloody Sunday

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The Bloody Sunday massacre took place in Derry on 30 January 1972 when soldiers from the Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights march. 13 people died on the day, and a 14th, John Johnston, died later as a result of his injuries.[1]

British Army Personnel on Bloody Sunday

Headquarters Northern Ireland (HQNI)

8th Infantry Brigade

1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA)

Lt Col Derek Wilford - Commander of 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

Support Company, 1 PARA

  • Major Ted Loden - Commander of Support Company, 1 Para.

Machine Gun Platoon

Anti-Tank Platoon

Mortar Platoon

Composite Platoon

External Resources

Notes