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John Thomas Peat was a professional acrobat before he enlisted, was successfully parachute jump trained at RAF Ring on Course 79. A 'long' course of 8 descents from balloon and aircraft.
This course ran between 23 August and 2 September 1943. The report notes that "the PFA men were older and were at all times punctual and smart". John's instructor noted that John was "Above average. Worked well." He was then posted to 127 Parachute Field Ambulance.
Awaiting service records for further clarification.
Service History
- 1943 No 54 Primary Training Wing (Private)
- 1943 Royal Army Medical Corps (Private)
- 1943 224 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC (Private)
- 1945 225 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC (Private)
- 1946 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Private)
