John Blashford-Snell

John Blashford-Snell
Birth nameJohn Nicholas Blashford-Snell
Born (1936-10-22) 22 October 1936
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Years of service1954–1991
RankColonel
Service number453555
UnitRoyal Engineers
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Spouse(s)
Judith Sherman
(m. 1960)
Children2

Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell CBE (born 22 October 1936) is a former British Army officer, explorer and author. He founded Operation Raleigh and the Scientific Exploration Society.