Leslie Jenner | ParaData

Private Leslie Jenner volunteered for airborne forces in May 1945, and was injured on parachute course 181, sustaining a damaged ankle as he was caught in 12 MPH gust of wind during a descent. After recovering he passed Parachute Course 182 at Ringway in Oct/Nov 1945. The report stated:

"Above average performance"

Leslie then served with the 7th Parachute Battalion in Palestine, before leaving the Army in April 1948.

During his time in Palestine, Leslie accumulated a number of photographs, many of which can be seen in this profile.

Compiled with details kindly supplied by Juliette Hill (Leslies daughter).

1945
7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion (Private)

Operations

Event

Palestine

Arab intransigence over the surge of Jewish immigration that followed the Holocaust in Europe led to the forming of extreme dissident Zionist groups such as IZL (Irgun Zwai Leumi) and the Stern Gang, all seeking to promote their aims through violence.

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Private Leslie Jenner swimming with friends from 7th Bn. in Palestine

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Leslie Jenner (centre) with 2 men of 7th Bn. in Palestine

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Leslie Jenner (crouching) by the roadside with men of 7th Bn.

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Leslie Jenner (Left) with men of 7th Bn. in Palestine

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Leslie Jenner (bottom right) with men of 7th Bn in Palestine

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Private Leslie Jenner smoking a pipe in Palestine with a friend

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Private Leslie Jenner taking a bath in Palestine

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Men of 7th Bn. on exercise in Palestine

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Private Leslie Jenner and men of 7th Bn. relaxing

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Private Leslie Jenner with a friend from 7th Bn.

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