The Last Para – A talk about the life of John Humphreys OBE, DL

This year marked the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, a pivotal event during the Second World War. On this anniversary Colonel Stuart Tootal, best-selling author and formerly the Commander of 3 PARA in Afghanistan, will talk at St Anne’s about the life of John Humphreys OBE, DL, who passed away earlier this year aged 102, and was the last surviving member of the Paras who fought at the famous “Bridge Too Far”. Foctal has recently published a compelling account of Humphreys’ war experiences in his recent book The Last Para (Penguin, 2024). After the talk, Colonel Tootal and Canon Giles Fraser will be in conversation about ethics and warfare.

There will be a £10 charge for entry and all proceeds will go to the Parachute Regiment Charity.