Terry Powell DCM: SBS & Clearance Diver- Part 1

CONTENT

This pod is the first of a series featuring former Royal Marine, SBS soldier and clearance diver Terry Powell. Terry joined the Corps in 1972 and after basic training was posted to 45 Comando RM before passing selection for the SBS in 1979. He remained in the unit until 1998, including a deployment on operations to the Falklands on Operation CORPORATE in 1982. Terry was then seconded to the fleet diving group as a clearance diver where he remained until 1991. During this time, he deployed to the first Gulf War and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, while operating as a member of Fleet Diving Unit B supervising diving operations from Gemini craft to clear enemy mines and EOD. Later that year, he returned as a project director on support squadron before moving on to be security and projects director in 1994, where he remained until 1998. On this first episode we discuss his early life and joining the Corps.

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