John Akehurst

War Hero

Birthday February 12, 1930

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Feb 20, 2007 (77)

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About

British general who reached the rank of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, which spanned from 1987 to 1990.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before starting his military service in 1949.

Trivia

He also served the prestigious ranks of Commander of the UK Field Army and Deputy Military Secretary.

Family Life

He and his wife, Shirley Anne Webb, had two children together.

Associated With

He reached one of the highest military ranks in the world, much like former Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower.