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John Sleigh Pudney (19 January 1909 – 10 November 1977) was a British poet, journalist and author. He was known especially for his popular poetry written during the Second World War , but he also wrote novels, short stories and children's fiction.
John Pudney was a British poet and intelligence officer who wrote "For Johnny", a tribute to the airmen of the Royal Air Force. The poem was widely broadcast and performed during the war and became a symbol of courage and hope.
John Pudney was a British poet, journalist, and editor. Born in Langley Marish, England, he befriended W.H. Auden and Benjamin Britten while studying at Gresham’s School. After leaving school at 16, Pudney began publishing poetry while working as a journalist for the BBC.
John Pudney has 146 books on Goodreads with 292 ratings. John Pudney’s most popular book is Lewis Carroll and His World.
John Sleigh Pudney was born in Langley, Buckinghamshire. He attended Gresham's School, where he was a contemporary of W.H. Auden. He worked as a radio producer and scriptwriter for the BBC and as a war correspondent, before joining the RAF in 1940.
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Nov 11, 2018 · John Pudney's poem 'For Johnny' was one of the most famous 'War in the Air' World War 2 poems. The writer was a former journalist, who served as a squadron leader in RAF intelligence during the War.
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