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"Fighting" (Alternatively "Mad") Jack Churchill (1906-1996) was an officer in the British military during World War II renowned for his zeal, bravery, and surprisingly effective eccentricity in combat. He has gained a reputation as one of the most Badass characters in the war, and lamented that it ended too early for his tastes. After the war he served until 1959, first in Palestine, and then training troops in Australia until 1959, during which time he became an avid surfer. More details on his life can be found on the Other Wiki.

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  • "Fighting" (Alternatively "Mad") Jack Churchill (1906-1996) was an officer in the British military during World War II renowned for his zeal, bravery, and surprisingly effective eccentricity in combat. He has gained a reputation as one of the most Badass characters in the war, and lamented that it ended too early for his tastes. After the war he served until 1959, first in Palestine, and then training troops in Australia until 1959, during which time he became an avid surfer. More details on his life can be found on the Other Wiki.
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  • "Fighting" (Alternatively "Mad") Jack Churchill (1906-1996) was an officer in the British military during World War II renowned for his zeal, bravery, and surprisingly effective eccentricity in combat. He has gained a reputation as one of the most Badass characters in the war, and lamented that it ended too early for his tastes. After the war he served until 1959, first in Palestine, and then training troops in Australia until 1959, during which time he became an avid surfer. More details on his life can be found on the Other Wiki. He was of no relation to the other Churchill, though the PM's brother was also named Jack Churchill, funnily enough. And one of his forefathers was named John as well. Yes, that John Churchill...
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