John Profumo, who died on March 10, 2006 at the age of 91, was an acclaimed British politician and patriot who spent his life serving his country. Born in 1915, Profumo studied at Oxford before enlisting in the Royal Armoured Corps during World War II, receiving the rank of Major. After the war, he was elected to Parliament in 1940, and served as the Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon until he resigned in 1963. During his tenure in Parliament, he held multiple prominent positions, including Secretary of State for War from 1959 to 1963, and was a key figure in the development of several economic and foreign policy decisions. Profumo is remembered fondly by the British people for his leadership and unwavering dedication to public service. He was awarded the Order of St. John in 1997, and his legacy will continue to live on long after his passing.