Distinguished Old Framlinghamians

Was a farmer who during WW2 served in 8th Battalion of Suffolk Home Guard. He was awarded MBE on 15 December 1944 “In recognition of meritorious service in the Home Guard.”

Good sportsman at the College who afterwards played Hockey for Sandhurst, Berkshire, Hampshire, the Army, Combined Services and Wales. During WW2 he served in 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment and was awarded an OBE in 1945, when he was Deputy Director, Army Welfare Service. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant for Essex and Vice President of the Essex Hockey Association.

Joined Indian Army on leaving the College and served in Afghanistan and Waziristan campaigns. Retired from Army in 1925, but recalled in 1939 when he commanded the exhibition train illustrating the war effort of the Indian Services. The exhibition toured India and was visited by 8m people. He was awarded the OBE in 1945.

After attending Sandhurst he served with 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment and was twice wounded. He was awarded the Military Cross on 3 June 1919 “For distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and Flanders”.

During WW1 served in 1ST Battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment and was awarded the Military Cross on 2 December 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry while leading his platoon in an attack, when he reached his objective and pushing on, consolidated a position on the far side of a village. When daylight came, it was discovered that his platoon was surrounded, but in spite of heavy machine gun fire, he maintained the position. Later, while leading a patrol which suffered severe casualties, he displayed great courage in carrying the wounded to a place of safety.”

Was instrumental in the defeat in 1920 of an African rebel known as the Mad Mullah in what was Britain’s cheapest war! He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during the 1920 campaign and then won the George Medal in World War II. Died in 1987.

During WW1 he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and is credited with downing 8 planes in total during WW1. He was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1928. During WW2 he served with Bomber Command in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Far East.

Joined Royal Navy after leaving the College. Served in WW1 and then a series of roles as Secretary to senior ranks. Served similar roles in WW2 ending up from 1944 to 1946 as Assistant Secretary (Military) to the War Cabinet. He was awarded OBE on 1 January 1947.

After attending Sandhurst he served with Worcestershire Regiment in WW1 and was awarded the Military Cross on 3 June 1918 “For distinguished service in the field”. Also mentioned in dispatches. After WW1 he served in 2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. During WW2 he was appointed Lt Colonel and served in France.

During WW1 served in London Regiment (and later Bedfordshire and and Hertfordshire Regiment) and was awarded the Military Cross on 25 November 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great courage and determination to their final objective. Later, he consolidated and maintained his position for four days until relieved. He set a splendid example to his men.”

During WW1 served in royal Tank Corps and was awarded the Military Cross on 7 November 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as company reconnaissance officer. He led the tanks until the moment they came into action and rendered invaluable services to his company commander throughout the day.”

During WW1 served in 14th Battalion of Gloucestershire Regiment and was awarded the Military Cross on 27 July 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry. He led a bombing party into the enemy’s trenches, captured and brought back a machine-gun after killing the gun crew, and successfully bombed dug-outs. They were heavily shelled when returning.”