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Ian Drew enlisted into the Army in 1959, initially serving with The York and Lancaster Regiment, before transferring in 1962 and serving with Support Company 2 PARA, until 1969.He served from 1971 to 1974 as Training Sgt with 1 Parachute Logistic Regt and as CQMS with 44 Para OFP RAOC (V) from 1974 to 1977.
Ian Drew later rose to the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps before being commissioned on 4 May 1982.
He retired from the Army on 19 September 1992, having reached the rank of Major.
Service History
- 1959 The York and Lancaster Regiment (Private)
- 1962 The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA)
- 1969 Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Corporal)
- 1971 1 Parachute Logistic Regiment (Sergeant)
- 1974 44 Parachute Ordnance Field Park, RAOC (V) (Staff Sergeant)
- 1982 Trg Bn & Depot RAOC (Lieutenant)
- 1983 Trg Bn & Depot RAOC (Captain)
- 1984 HQ RAOC TA (Captain)
- 1987 ASU Scotland (Captain)
- 1990 ASU Southwest District (Major)
- 1991 ASU Wales (Major)
