I couldnt contact john by phone so managed to trace his son Chris via FB. John is in good health but unfortunately he has dementia. He cannot remember his time in the Army and when I spoke to his carer (he has 3 daily) she said that he cannot speak to anyone as he wouldnt know who it was.
Sad story but so many now suffering with this terrible condition.

I have decided to wrote to John and include some photos maybe that will help.

It is so sad to hear. Do you remember when Terry Potter had the same and Big Jim organised one of these photo display holders. It worked a treat and when I used to visit him in his care home he had it on all the time and he and I used to talk about the pictures all the time

yes I remeber that, maybe Jim could do the same for John. I will contact him asap