Colonel John Waddy OBE turns 100

Colonel John Waddy OBE turns 100

Colonel John Waddy OBE turns 100 COLONEL JOHN WADDY OBE, CO OF B COMPANY, 156 PARACHUTE BATTALION AT ARNHEM.   At home, in Somerset, John celebrates his 100th birthday today. All present sang ‘For he’s a Jolly Good Fellow’, and then the Lieutenant-General Sir...
Website build in progress

Website build in progress

Website build in progress The 151/156 Parachute Battalion Association website is now under-construction. The plan is to have an online archive dedicated to the memory of those who served and fought in the 151/156 Parachute Battalion from its formation in 1941 to its...
Major Jeffrey Noble Obituary

Major Jeffrey Noble Obituary

Major Jeffrey Noble Obituary After the sad news that Jeffrey Noble died on 4th June 2020, aged 96, John O’Reilly has written his obituary. With a bit of help from Will Stark we have made it available for download here in the 151/156 site. Jeff Noble joined the...