Field Coverage

UN Force in the Congo

27 July 1960

Following the Security Council resolution of 14 July 1960 authorizing UN military assistance to the Republic of the Congo, soldiers from a number of nations have been sent to help restore order and calm in the country. One of the countries to send contingents to make up the new UN Force was Ireland.
Before departing for the Congo, troops of the 32nd Irish Battalion of Ireland parade across O'Connell Bridge, the colour party leading.

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