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September 10th, 1972

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  • September 10th, 1972

    I regret the lateness of this entry, but I thought it important.


    1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

    L/Cpl William McIntyre, 23, married with one child, from Aberdeen

    Pte Duncan McPhee, 21 single, from Paisley

    Pte Douglas Richmond, 21, single, from Clydebank


    The three soldiers were killed, and five comrades injured, when their Saracen drove over an IED near Dungannon.
    The vehicle ended up on its roof, and the deaths and injuries were caused by being thrown about inside the vehicle. The device was estimated at between 400-500 lbs, the largest device encountered at that time, and left a crater 30 feet wide and 25 feet deep. A civilian drove his Mini into the crater but was only slightly hurt.
    At the inquest one soldier spoke of seeing a car approach the crater, then turn and drive away. "This happened four times. No car would stop"

    L/Cpl McIntyre had just returned from leave, spent with his wife and 16-month-old son.
    Pte Richmond was due to go on leave - both his parents were deaf, and the news of his death had to be conveyed to them in sign language.

    Rest easy, lads.

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    NIVA will remember them
    Andy
    If Harry Black can't fix it . . . . . its fcuked

    And he can't fix me

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      We Will Remember Them...

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        Sleep easy.

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          rememberance

          We were getting ready for our second tour then, we will not forget them.
          Spanners do it with their tools.

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            Fusilier John Marchant
            3 RRF
            Died of Wounds 9th of April 1973
            Aged 19years.





            When they speak of Ulster,
            Tell them of me and say.
            I gave my tomorrow
            For their today!


            Buried in Berwick upon Tweed Churchyard


            Rest in Peace John.

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              WE WILL REMEMBER THEM...

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