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| David ‘King’
Gladwell Parker |
Col. David ‘King’ Gladwell Parker graduated from Sandhurst in 1957. He
was a soldiers soldier, good sportsman and had a long distinguished
career. He joined the RLI in 1961 and became 2IC of A Company and served
in the Congo crisis. In 1971 Major Dave Parker became the OC of 1
Commando RLI. On May 1974 he became the CO of RLI till November 1975. He
was greatly loved by all troops and respected by all other Services. He
was a brilliant tactician and a prime developer of the ‘Fireforce’
combat tactic. His last posting was as Colonel in Heaquarters 3 Brigade.
Col. Dave ‘King’ Parker was tragically killed on 23 December 1975 when
his helicopter crashed during Christmas visits to his troops. A truly
great soldier was lost. |
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