User:Ian Blanthorn

Ian Fraser Blanthorn born 14th September 1961 son of the late James Edmund Blanthorn former Principal at the University of Kent spent most of his childhood up to the age of 16 in Herne Bay, Kent in the UK. A successful all-round athlete whilst at school Ian joined the British Army aged 16 and served in the Grenadier Guards in numerous overseas postings.

After leaving the forces Ian became a successful athlete competing at international level in ultra - marathon and duathlon events globally. Ian left the UK spending time in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and finally settling in Queensland Australia.

Ian is now known as an accomplished military historian specializing in militaria prior to 1945.