CSM John Kennedy served for 43 years in the military, many of those years as a paratrooper.

He served in the 8th army and also in Cyprus, Aden and Bahrain amongst other arenas. He had four children. He inspired those around him, including his son Alan who also joined the Paras.

He was a brave and courageous man and soldier and is remembered fondly by those who knew him as both.