John Frost (British Army officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Frost (British Army officer)

British airborne officer

Date of Birth: 31-Dec-1912

Place of Birth: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Date of Death: 21-May-1993

Profession: paratrooper

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Major General John Dutton (Johnny) Frost CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DL (31 December 1912 – 21 May 1993) was an airborne officer of the British Army best known for being the leader of the small group of British airborne troops that actually arrived at Arnhem bridge during the Battle of Arnhem in Operation Market Garden, in World War II.
He was one of the first to join the newly formed Parachute Regiment and served with distinction in many wartime airborne operations, such as in North Africa and Sicily and Italy, until his injury and subsequent capture at Arnhem.
His military career continued until his retirement from the army in 1968.