As has been said, this is a valuable demonstration of truly moral leadership, as one would expect from someone who has served. He fully understood the implications of speaking out, and driving issues, prior to his resignation.
Until the politicians are required to experience first hand, that place, they will never understand how the decisions that they make or refuse to take, are perceived as abhorrent by the troops who set out at their bidding.
Johnny is to be commended for his leadership and ultimate stand. I trust that in the fullness of time he will be restored to his proper place as Minister of Defense. The UK needs more of his kind, rather than the pussy footed types found padding around Whitehall.
IG