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Jack Churchill

British soldier who fought throughout World War II armed with a longbow, arrows, and a Scottish broadsword (1906-1996) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 89

John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, was a British Army officer. Nicknamed "Fighting Jack Churchill" and "Mad Jack", he fought in the Second World War with a broadsword, longbow, and a set of bagpipes.

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Awards

Military Cross
Distinguished Service Order

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Country
United Kingdom
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1996 · aged 89

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