Distinguished Old Framlinghamians
Framlingham is rooted in the county of Suffolk, but Framlinghamians have spanned the world from the age of Empire, through times of conflict and into the modern era, in pursuit of trade and adventure. There are those who have made their mark in business, sports, academics, as artists and writers, in agriculture, in the services, the media and in the world of entertainment. You can learn about them here, and you can nominate additions.
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Mr Jeffrey Richard Tristan Wornham GM (Kerrison 1989-1995)
He was born in 1977 and became a Fireman. He was killed (along with a colleague) on 2 February 2005 while trying... Read more
He was born in 1977 and became a Fireman. He was killed (along with a colleague) on 2 February 2005 while trying to save a trapped woman in a fire. See here for a lot more detail. On 27 November 2007 it was announced in the London Gazette that he and his colleague had both been posthumously awarded the George Medal. The George Medal is 2nd only to the George Cross in terms of recognising acts of outstanding civilian bravery. In November 2008 a Memorial Plaque was installed in the College Chapel.
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Mrs Catherine Lucy Williams (Pembroke 1984-1994)
She was born in 1976 and when only 19 years old saved a life from drowning at Felixstowe. You can read a... Read more
She was born in 1976 and when only 19 years old saved a life from drowning at Felixstowe. You can read a summary of the full story that was included in the Spring 1996 OF Magazine.
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Mr Roger David Sparrow (Ziegele 1972-1979)
While still a pupil at Brandeston Hall (aged 12 or 13 at the time) he showed great initiative and competence when, during a... Read more
While still a pupil at Brandeston Hall (aged 12 or 13 at the time) he showed great initiative and competence when, during a Free Swimming session in the pool with the surface of the water considerably disturbed, he spotted a fellow pupil, unconscious, on the bottom in the deep end. He, single-handedly, managed to retrieve the unconscious lad and bring him to the surface and the side of the pool. The boy had knocked himself out on the bottom step of the ladder while attempting to access the Deep End the ‘gentle’ way. Responding to resuscitation and 24 hours in hospital he was, fortunately, no worse for the experience – but Roger’s prompt action undoubtedly saved his life. As a result of his initiative and retrieval skills, Roger became the very first recipient, in 1973, of the newly introduced Brandeston Hall Honours Tie.
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Captain Nicholas Charles Carlton MM (Garrett 1963-1970)
In 33 years at sea Captain Nick Carlton has never heard the cry “man overboard”, until August 2003. At the time he... Read more
In 33 years at sea Captain Nick Carlton has never heard the cry “man overboard”, until August 2003. At the time he was Captain of the P&O liner Pacific Sky. When the shout was made he immediately turned the ship around and headed back to search. After nearly 3 hours of searching in 25 knot winds and rough seas, the man was remarkably found and brought back on board. See this article for further information and pictures.
Read lessMr Alan Frederick Johnston Limer (Stradbroke 1956-1965)
Life Saving 1 – he pulled David Forster (S58-64) out of the old swimming pool at Fram in the period 1963 to 1965,... Read more
Life Saving 1 – he pulled David Forster (S58-64) out of the old swimming pool at Fram in the period 1963 to 1965, probably 64 or 65. David Forster was a dayboy. What happened was that Alan noticed a stream of bubbles rising to the surface (many will remember the colour was an impenetrable muddy green) and dived down and found David Forster on the bottom and brought him up to the surface and to the edge of the pool. He was unconscious. He was pulled out and laid on the grass bank where he recovered. In a sad foot note, David Forster died in 1969 at the age of just 23. 3 weeks before his death he had emigrated to Perth Australia to become an accountant, which he just qualified in England for. He was accidentally electrocuted.
Life Saving 2 – In the period 2000 – 2002, Alan was running a yacht club rally in the Beaulieu River and perched in his inflatable at the stern of a yacht, chatting to those on board. He had been running a ferry service from boat to boat. The next boat out was Major League, a 45 feet motor yacht belonging to Peter Ralls QC, and there was another boat outside them. On the stern of Major League were some young children. One of them, Jack Ralls (aged 3), fell off the back. Alan says “I rapidly entered the water and caught him as the tide started pushing him under the yacht. With a couple of breast stroke kicks I brought him back to the surface and presented him to concerned parents.”
Read lessMr Stephen Herbert Deeks (1922-1924)
He was born on 14 March 1907. It is perhaps fitting that he was captain of swimming at the College in 1923... Read more
He was born on 14 March 1907. It is perhaps fitting that he was captain of swimming at the College in 1923 & 1924. He went on to be awarded the Albert Medal for saving a man’s life off Worthing.
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Mr Edward Digby Inskip (1904-1912)
He was born on 13 July 1894, 2nd son of Rev OD Inskip, Headmaster of Framlingham. He saved life from drowning in... Read more
He was born on 13 July 1894, 2nd son of Rev OD Inskip, Headmaster of Framlingham. He saved life from drowning in 1914, shortly after leaving the College.
The following appears under his other Distiguished entry under Sport :
He was 2nd son of the Headmaster Rev. Dr. Inskip and the younger brother of distinguished OF Major General Roland Debenham Inskip CB CIE DSO MC (G1894-1902).
At the College he was a prefect and excelled in sport. He was in the school cricket 1st XI in 1910, 1911 and 1912. Also in the Hockey 1st XI in 1911 and the Shooting VIII in 1910 and 1911.
In 1914 he saved a life from drowning – click here.
During WW1 he served originally in the King Edward’s Horse, Suffolk Regiment, before joining 57 Squadron of the RFC?RAF on formation in June 1916. He was discharged in August 1919.
The College Register suggests he moved to Argentina originally and then entered the British Legation in Chile. He is recorded as taking five wickets in each innings for Santiago against Argentina in December 1922. Argentina won by 52 runs, but his 10 wickets in the match was the stand-out performance.
On the 22nd and 23rd December 1923 he represented Santiago again against the touring Hurlingham Club (the Argentinian branch I suspect), taking 3 wickets in the Hurlingham innings and top scoring with 34 in Santiago’s first innings. They lost by an innings and 50 runs, played at the Prince of Wales Country Club Ground in Santiago.
Finally, on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January 1925 he represented Chile in a 320 run defeat against Argentina at the Belgrano Athletic Club Ground in Buenos Aires. It wasn’t a memorable game for Inskip only bowling 3 overs for 17 in the first innings and scoring 0 not out and 1!
He was in Venezuela in 1927 as a purchasing agent for Lago Petroleum Corporation,
He died in 1964.
Read lessMajor John Howell Stransom DCM TD (Rendlesham 1904-1911)
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 23 June 1915. In 1933 he saved a life from drowning. He was Hon... Read more
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 23 June 1915. In 1933 he saved a life from drowning. He was Hon Treasurer of the SOF from 1937 to 1939 and President in 1945 and 1946.
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Major Christopher Waterhouse Hodgson (1899-1906)
He was born in Coston on 30th October 1888 in Norfolk England. After attending the College he went onto a military college,... Read more
He was born in Coston on 30th October 1888 in Norfolk England. After attending the College he went onto a military college, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant. He immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1912 where he worked for a bank. He was awarded a bronze medal by the Royal Humane Society, for saving a life in Clinton, Ontario, Canada. The citation reads “On 5 July 1912 a man while bathing in the river at Clinton, Ontario, sank in 9 feet of water 15 yards out from the bank. Hodgson plunged in and succeeded in saving him.”
Read lessMr Cecil T Lott (1901-1903)
He was born on 3 November 1887 and saved life from drowning. No other details available.
Mr Henry Walter Taylor (1900-1901)
He was born on 16 October 1885. He received a Royal Humane Society testimonial on vellum for saving a life from drowning... Read more
He was born on 16 October 1885. He received a Royal Humane Society testimonial on vellum for saving a life from drowning off Great Yarmouth beach on 10 August 1904.
Read lessLt Edwin George Mawby (1889-1897)
He was born in March 1879 and saved a life from drowning in the Thames. He is best remembered for the active... Read more
He was born in March 1879 and saved a life from drowning in the Thames. He is best remembered for the active part he played in the SOF, becoming Hon Sec from 1905 to 1909 and 1913 to 1914. He was also President in 1910 and 1911 and the editor of the first Register in 1907. He was killed during WW1 and appears on the main WW1 Memorial as well as a separate memorial erected by the SOF.
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Mr Edgar Fiske (1889-1895)
He was a farmer and member of the committee of the Framlingham and Eastern Counties Co-operative Egg and Poultry Society. He won... Read more
He was a farmer and member of the committee of the Framlingham and Eastern Counties Co-operative Egg and Poultry Society. He won the Junior Packard Prize for Science in 1894 & 1895 while at the College. He saved a life from drowning but no more details on the circumstances. He served in 1st Suffolk and Harwich Volunteer Artillery 1899-1902.
Read lessLt Col Francis Robert Boyd Haward OBE (1893-1894)
Was awarded OBE during WW2. Saved life from drowning, but no other details on this available.
