- John Brophy was born on December 6, 1899 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Fixed Bayonets! (1951), Immortal Sergeant (1943) and The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960). He was married to Charis Weare Grundy. He died on November 13, 1965 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseCharis Weare Grundy(1924 - ?) (1 child)
- Father of Brigid Brophy.
- During World War II he served with the Home Guard.
- Attended Liverpool University on a government grant and later Durham University for a year to study psychoanalysis.
- Author of 40 books, many of which were based on his experiences during World War I.
- After lying about his age, he managed to join the British Army at the age of 14. He went on to serve four years in the infantry and was honorably discharged before his 19th birthday.
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