BIOGRAPHY OF SIGNALLER SEAN McCARTHY - SIG Sean Patrick McCarthy was born on January 5, 1983 in Auckland, NZ. - He enlisted into the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on July 10, 2001. - Posted to 7 Signals Regiment on July 14, 2003. - Posted to (Special Air Service Regiment) SASR on January 15, 2007 and was an active member of the regiment up until his death.

Operational service includes: - Special Operations Task Group (SOTG V) Afghanistan, 2007 - Operation Astute in East Timor, 2008 - Redeployed to Afghanistan, 2008

Awards and commendation for service: - SOCAUST commendation - Australian Defence Medal for service - International Coalition Against Terrorism Clasp - Afghanistan Campaign Medal - NATO Medal - Return from Active Service Badge

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