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John Walkerdine M.B.E. O.D. 1935-43

John was accepted as a Sandhurst trainee whilst serving at Bovington as a Tank Commander. He was posted to India, Malaya and Singapore where he was latterly involved in War Crimes Commission work.

John joined the family business Walkerdine Builders, eventually becoming Chairman.

He started as a scout leader and eventually became Assistant County Commissioner.

John Walkerdine was a regular attendee at O.D. events and occasions.

Alan Draper


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