John Clifford Lord
John Clifford Lord | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Voice[1][self-published source?] |
| Born | 26 April 1908 Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 21 January 1968 (aged 59) Camberley, England |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1933-1963 |
| Rank | Regimental sergeant major |
| Battles / wars | Operation Market Garden Second World War |
| Awards | Order of the British Empire Royal Victorian Order |
| Spouse(s) | Audrey Lord |
John Clifford Lord (26 April 1908 – 21 January 1968) was a former regimental sergeant major (RSM) and first academy sergeant major at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[2] He also notably participated in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in September 1944 as a member of the 3rd Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom)[3] as a British Army paratrooper who saw service during the Second World War. After being captured by the Nazi Army and imprisoned in Stalag XI-B, he was known for his courage and leadership.[citation needed]
Media
[edit]On 30 Nov 1959, Lord was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life (British TV series)[4] where he reconnected with many of his former Army colleagues and cadets including King Hussein and Roy Urquhart.
References
[edit]- ^ "RSM John Lord". www.pegasusarchive.org.
- ^ "To Revel in God's Sunshine - The Biography of Academy Sergeant Major Lord | Resources | Sandhurst Trust". sandhursttrust.org.
- ^ "H.M. THE KING VISITS AIRBORNE DIVISION". Imperial War Museums.
- ^ "This is Your Life (UK) - John Lord - TheTVDB.com". thetvdb.com.
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