Dedicated to the memory of those who fought in the 151-156 Parachute Battalion
151/156 Parachute Battalion Association
The association was formed in the 1980’s by surviving members of the battalion, including Col John Waddy. Now, with the veterans having left the drop zone the association continues on by their families, keeping strong the bonds of friendship that was created between the soldiers of the battalion. This site is dedicated to the memory of those who served and fought in the 151-156 Parachute Battalion.
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Newsletter No.1
Newsletter No.1Newletter 1 | October 2020 Produced by John O'Reilly, Rosie Anderson and Will Stark, this is the first newsletter for the 151/156 Parachute Battalion Association. It was felt that during this rather strange year, a year in which we couldn't have our...
John Jeffries Obituary
John Jeffries ObituaryJohn Jeffries: 22nd March 1922 – 30th August 2020 John Jeffries passed away at 9.45pm on Sunday, 30th August aged 98. John parachuted onto the Ginkelseheide near Arnhem on 18th September 1944. He was under fire the moment he left his aircraft. ...
Colonel John Waddy Obituary
The Obituary for Colonel John Llewellyn Waddy OBE, the last known member of the 156 Parachute battalion. written by John O’Reilly.