Jack Churchill was a British officer who served during the Burma conflict, World War II and the Palestine conflict. He was given two monikers during his service. “Mad Jack Churchill” was most likely given to him because he was insane enough, or brave enough, to fight during WWII with a bow and arrow against men who were armed with modern weapons. “Fighting Jack Churchill” was probably given to him because of his fighting spirit. The man apparently loved to be involved in war and seemed to get bored if he wasn’t.
Jack Churchill’s given name was John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill. He was born in Hong Kong to parents of English descent on September 16, 1906. He went on to attend the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and graduated in 1926. He became an officer in the Manchester regiment, following his graduation. He had two younger brothers who also served in the British military.
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2 comments:
He certainly seemed to live up to name but who would want to spend their live constantly at war? Nice blog.
I guess it takes a special kind of person. I know that, psychologically, it is sometimes easier for a soldier to stay at war than to try to be "normal." Thanks, Phil.
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