Jon's interest in the First World War was sparked as a young boy listening to the stories of veterans
in his village. His interest in the military and the Great War increased and blossomed when he
researched his own relative's actions and became fascinated by the part that they played. This
fuelled his interest which subsequently turned into a passion.
Jon served in the Territorial Army for five years, furthering his understanding and knowledge of the
military. This furthered his love of history which he went on to study at degree level. Having completed
his History degree in 2005 he took the decision to move with his family to the Somme and convert this
passion into a career.
In 2006 Jon became a full time battlefield guide for the Musée Somme 1916, Albert, a role he
continues to fulfil on a part-time basis. When not in the museum, Jon pursues his passion by taking
people around the battlefields as an independent guide and researcher. When not on the battlefield, Jon
can often be found in the excellent Old Blighty Tearooms in La Boisselle, which is run by his wife
Alison.
Jon helped revive the Somme Branch of the Western Front Association where he now holds the post of
Research and Development Officer.
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