Those who Fought

Simon Campbell-Young
1 Parachute Battalion | Infantry School

Simon Campbell-Young

served in the South African Army
Military Service from 1986 to

Simon Campbell-Young, a Craven Week rugby player, posted to Infantry School and then 1 Parachute Battalion, an elite unit, circa1986 to 1987, as a national serviceman. He then became a platoon sergeant in the operational area. Ops Firewood took place on 31 October 1987. Elements of 101 Battalion supported by members of 2 & 5 Recce together with D Company, 1 Parachute Battalion, attacked SWAPO/PLAN positions at Nindango in Southern Angola.

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SERVICE HISTORY


1986 joined Infantry School


1986 joined 1 Parachute Battalion with rank of Sergeant


Simon Campbell-Young and Andre Grebe. Back at Ondangwa after long Op in Angola 87
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