16th (Staffords) Parachute Battalion
| 16th (Staffords) Parachute Battalion | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the Parachute Regiment | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Airborne forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 77th Indian Parachute Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | Red Devils |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Peter Young |
| Insignia | |
| The emblem of the Second World War British Airborne Forces, Bellerophon riding the flying horse Pegasus | |
The 16th (Staffords) Parachute Battalion was an airborne infantry battalion of the Parachute Regiment, raised by the British Army in World War II.