~cmorhd ~cr&itc. 3 a'clnck, '<ITruro ~drl111L 3 o'dork~ Conducted by the Headmaster. Hymn. o GOD. our help in ages past. A thousand ages in Thy sight Our hope for years to come. Are like an evening gone; Our shelter from the stormy blast. Short as the .watch that ends the night And our eternal home: Before the rising sun. Under 'ihe shadow of Thy throne. The busy tribes of /lesh and blood. Thy saints have dwelt secure; With all their cares and fears. Sufficient is Thine arm alone. Are carried downward by the Hood, And Our defence is sure. And lost in following years. Before the hills in order stood. Time. like an ever-rolling stream, Or earth received her frame. Bears all its sons away; From everlasting Thou art God. They /ly forgotten. as a dream To endless years the same. Dies at the opening day. o God. our help in ages past. Our hope for years to come. Be Thou our guard while troubles last. And our eternal home. Amen. Prayers. o GOD our heavenly Father, as we kneel before Thee we offer our humble thanks for the lives of' all those who by their sacrifices helped to preserve for us the liberty and freedom we hold so. dear as Christians, and especially do we thank Thee for those of this School who gave their lives that we might live. We thank Thee for every memory of them-their talents, their companionship in the class- room and on the playing fields, their gaiety and humour, their loyalty, their kindness and the personal help they gave to others. We thank Thee for their courage in war, their determination to fight for all that is worth while and good, their ideals and their ready service. May we never f<?rget these memories ::md may their e::camples.and influence so persist that we who remain, parents, relatives, friends and future generations of this School, may be led to set for ourselves the high ideals of service and sacrifice which prompted them to face even death itself. May their souls rest in eternal peace and may those who mourn find in Thee a Divine Comforter; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. The Lord's Prayer (repeated). Hymn. Far-called. our navies me1t away. On dune and headland sinks the fire; Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the nations. spare us yet. Lest we forget-lest we forget! If. drunk with sight of power. we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boasting as the Gentiles use. Or lesser breeds without the law- Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet. Lest we forget-lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard. All valiant dust that builds on dust. And guarding. calls not Thee to _ guard: F or frantic Thy mercy GOD of our fathers. known 0,£ old. Lord of our far-/lung battle line. Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine- Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet. Lest we forget-lest we forget The tumult and the shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice. A humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet, Lest we forget-lest we forget! boast and foolish word-s- On Thy people. Lord! Amen. Lesson-John 15, 1-17. Read by Mr. E. S. Vincent. Arrthenn "We love the Place" The School Choir. J. Brahms, Address-Mr. E. B. Willday, B.A. Hymn. Now thank we all our God. W:ith hearts. and hands. and voices; Who wondrous things hath done. In whom His world rejoices; Who. from our mother's arms. Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to-day. o may this bounteous God Through .all our life be near us, With ever-joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer 'Us. And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given. The Son. and Him who reigns With Them in highest heaven: The one. eternal God. Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now. And shall be evermore. Amen, Unveiling of the War Memorial. Introduction by the Headmaster. The tablet will be unveiled by Rev. E. H. Magson, M.A., D.Se. Whilst the congregation remains standing the Last Post and Reveille will be sounded. The Memorial will then be dedicated by Dr. 'Magson. Hymn. THESE things shall be: a loftier race Than e'er the world hath known shall rise, \VIith /lame of freedom in their souls And light of knowledge in their eyes. They shall be gentle. brave and strong To spill no drop of blood. but dare Pl'll that may plant man's lordship firm On earth. and fire. and sea. and air. Nation with nation. land with land, Inarmed shall live as comrades free; In every heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity, Man shall love man. with heart as pure And fervent as the young-eyed throng Who chant their heavenly psalms before God's face with undiscordant song. New arts shall bloom of loftier mould. And mightier music thrill the skies. And every life shall be a song. When all the earth is paradise. Amen. During the singing of this Hymn the Chairman of the Old Boys' Association will place a wreath by the Altar. The Benediction. The National Anthem. As the congregation leaves the Hall a retiring collection will be taken and the proceeds given to the Memorial Fund. Details of the War Service of the Old Boys whose names are on the Memorial are to be inscribed in a bound volume. It has not been possible to obtain all the information, but such as we have has been included in the following notes. If any Old Boys and friends could help by giving the present addresses of the relatives of those about whom nothing has been received, it would be very greatly appreciated. Andrew, James F'r ancis (1932-38), Flgt./Sgt. RA.F.V.R., joined the RA.F.V.R in June, 1941 from Lloyds Bank, Moretonhamp- stead. He trained as a pilot in V.S.A. and after further training in England and Scotland was engaged in instructional and patrol work. He became a fighter pilot, 184 Squadron, and operated over the Channel and Northern France. - He was reported miss- ing in Pas de Calais January 6th, 1944 and is now known to have been shot down near Boulogne and there laid to rest in the Heroes Cemetery. Baruch, Ernest Theodor- Siegmund (1936-37), volunteered for the British Army and served first with the R.A.lVLC. He was pressed to take a doctor's training, but owing to the influence exerted upon him by the Nazis when he was a boy, he refused. Instead he persistently asked to be drafted to the Front. Even- tually he was sent and jumped with the 3rd Airborne Division in Holland and was killed in the battle of Arnhem. Bawden, Reginald V. (1925-33). Bellingham, Leonard (1908-10) ,Major, Wiltshire Regiment, served throughout World War I, 1914-18, in the D.C.L.I. He volun- teered for service in 1940 in the Wiltshire Regiment and pro- ceeded to India in 1941 where he was stationed at a P.O.W. camp in Dehra Dun until 1943 when he took over the command of a rest camp at Maungdan, Burma. He died of wounds received in an air raid in March, 1943. Bermet t, Davidi Robert (1932-39), Sub.-Lieut. RN.V.R (A), was shot down off the Norwegian coast and buried in Norway. Bennett, Richard John (1931-37), Sapper RE., was wounded in North Africa and whilst convalescing in this country joined a mine demobilizing squad and was killed by an exploding mine. Bennett, R. J. Paul, M.C. (1926-36), Captain. In September, 1939 he joined the Royal Engineers Tunnelling Co. and served at Gibraltar from March, 1941 to November, 1943 when he volunteered for Assault Troops and took a course of specialized training. He went to France in July, 1944 and shortly after- wards won the M.C. during the attack on Walcheron Islands. On April 24th, 1945 he was killed when leading his men during the attack on Bremen. Bleweu, Ed'ward (1924-30), Gunner R.A -. , served in India during 1939 and 1940 and then at Gibraltar where he died on December 3rd, 1941. Brewer, Leslie F. (1924-30), R.A.F.V.R., volunteered for flying duties in 1940 and qualified as a pilot in Canada in 1941. He was appointed to training duties until late 1943 and then assigned to operational duties in Halifax bombers. He failed to return from his last operational flight and was posted as missing, believed killed, on January 21st, 1944. 'Canri, Percy Reginald (1936-38), Captain R.E., volunteered in August, 1940 and went overseas to Egypt in February, 1941. After serving in Cairo and India he volunteered for the Chindits, where he was in charge of' a Platoon of R.E.'s attached to the 2nd Leicestershire Regiment. He was dropped behind the Jap- anese lines in Burma and was wounded whilst on reconnaissance duty. He died three days later on April 29th, 1944. Clift, Alexander, D.F.M. (1921-23), Flgt./Sgt. R.A.F.V.R., of whom it was reported that " he was an exceptionally reliable ail' gun- ner (Pathfinder), whose coolness and efficiency in action was outstanding. Throughout his operational career he conducted himself in a most exemplary manner and his keenness and en- thusiasm was an example to all." He completed 42 operational flights. Clifton, F. A. N. (1922-24), joined the RA.F.V.R. in 1942 and served in North Africa for part of 1943, returning to this country to become the Rear Gunnel' of a Lancaster bomber, No. 49 Squadron. He was reported missing on May 23rd, 1944 since when no definite news has been received. Cr app, Fr-anc is G. (1933-39), joined the RA.F.V.R in June, 1941 and trained as a Sgt. Navigator. He was reported missing, pre- sumed killed, whilst on mine laying operations over the Baltic Sea on December 8th, 1944. Curties, George A. (1920-27), Sergi. in the Straits Settlement Vol- unteer Force. He was captured in the fall of Singapore and died as a Prisoner of War in Burma in May, 1945 as a result of wounds and malnutrition. Deeble., Robert James (1934-38), joined the R.A.F. V.R in 1942. After training in England and South Africa he gained his com- mission and then joined an Operational Flight in Italy. He was reported missing from operations over Nagreb, Yugoslavia on November 6th, 1944. He is now known to have been laid to rest in Belgrade Military Cemetery on November 8th, 1944. Drabble, R. Kerme.th John (1930-37). Dunstan, Donald Leslie (1922-33), was a Warrant Bombardier in 56 H.A.A. Regiment R.A. He died on 17th September, 1942 at Madras, India and is buried at St. Mary's Island, Madras, India. Ey les, Peter Raoul (1926-31), was a pilot in 92 Fighter Squadron and assisted in the Dunkirk evacuation. During the Battle of Britain he was operating from Biggin Hill aerodrome and was killed on September 20th, 1940 whilst in combat with enemy raiders over the Thames estuary. Fittock, Charles M. (1931-36). Fox, Arthur Herbert (1922-25). Hackf orth, Robed Newton (1936-38), Leading-Aircraf'tsman, R.A.F.V.R., joined in September, 1939. He served in Balloon Squadrons in England until October, 1941 when he was posted overseas to Kasferet, Middle East and then to Sumatra, Far East where he arrived in February, 1942, at Palembang Aero- drome. He was evacuated to Batavia, Java, after the fall of Palembang. When the Japanese took Batavia he escaped with his unit to Bombay, where he arrived in March, 1942, wounded. On recovering he served in India, 3 years 8 months, from Karachi to Shillong (Burma) in clerical and Field Security work. He was wounded again and in hospital from July, 1945 to the date of sailing for England where he arrived in November, 1945. He required hospital treatment and was operated on for head injuries at Oxford, March 14th, 1946. He died during the operation. Hack.forth, Samuel Nicholas (1936-39), PlO RA.F.V.R, joined up Ir: J~ly, 1940. After training as a Fighter-Pilot at Cambridge, Carlisle and Moose-Jaw, Canada, he became a Sgt. Pilot in the 136 Fighter Squadron on defence duty over the North Sea and Hull. He served in Singapore (Seletar Aerodrome) from J<l:nuary, 1942, on defence duty, until the fall of Singapore. HIS Squadron then flew to Palembang Aerodrome Sumatra. Whilst on defence action over Sumatra, he was shot down by enemy fighters, crashed in the Jungle and everything was con- sumed in the resultant fire. <> Martin, Henry John (1930-33). May, Alan Graham (1929-40), Corporal R.A.F.V.R., died on June 21st in Germany. He volunteered for service in the R.A.F.V.R. and served as a Wireless Instructor. He served at Madley aero- drome near Hereford for 2 years then went overseas with the A.E.F. serving in France, Belgium and Germany. He died of Meningitis in Hamburg Hospital. Senior,. J:ohn Norman (1929-:36), wasa F/Lt. Whilst oh a training flight in Scotland during a fog and all the crew were killed. Maidenhead. in the R.A.F.V.R. his plane. crashed He was buried in Hadley, Ronald, D.F.C. (1924-30), S/Ldr. R.A.F.V.R. After train- ing he flew his plane, a Wellington bomber, via Malta to North Africa and served for two years against and over Rommel's army. He was then sent to Washington, U.S.A., on Government Service and arrived home for a rest of about 8 months, during which time he was instructing recruits. He volunteered for active service and flew a Lancaster bomber. He was engaged as a "Pathfinder" and flew over Berlin many times and was awarded the D.F.C. He and the 7 other members of his crew were posted missing on the night of December 16th, 1943 and nothing has been heard of them since. Lander, Charles (1935-39), joined the R.N.V.R. in March, 1942, and after training in H.M.S. Drake was a survivor from H.M.S. Penylan which was torpedoed in December, 1942. Then after passing out from H.M.S. King Alfred as Sub.-Lieut. he made the supreme sacrifice when the H.M.S. Ganilly was lost in the invasion on 5th July, 1944. Luke, Henry Gordon (1925-32), R.A.F.V.R., Squadron 107, served in this country' and in Malta. He was killed in action at Zuara, Inpolitania, N. Africa, on 24th December, 1941. r McKay, Robert Hamilton (1930-35), joined up in the Spring of 1940. He was given a commission in the Devonshire Regiment in 1941-went to Ceylon in 1942, India and Burma in 1943 and was killed on April 11th, 1944, leading an attack on a hill in Burma. The attack was successful. McLay, Charles Kenneth (1929-35), entered the Army under the Militia Scheme in May, 1939. He served with B.E.F. Arras S.H.Q. from September, 1939 until evacuated from Boulogne in June, 1940. He attained the rank of Captain in the Royal Ordnance Corps. He died in England on March 3rd, 1942. Moore, Philip Henry Hugh (1932-39), Artillery Specialist, B.C.A. Forward Observation Post-53rd Airlanding Light Regt. R.A. 6th Airborne Division. His service included the Invasion of Normandy from June 6th to September 4th, 1944. In action at Orne Canal, Ranville, Breville (Caen Sector) to the River Seine. Ardennes (Battle of Bulge), December, 1944 to Feb- ruary, 1945. In action at Bure, Bande, Marche. Holland-in action at Venlo February, 1945. He was killed in action at the Airborne Crossing of the Rhine March 24th, 1945. Moore, Robert (1936-38). Pedlar, Clifford Stephen (1932-38), joined the Royal Navy in Sep- tember, 1939 as a Writer. He was drafted to the Cruiser Gloucester and was in the battle of Matapan and later, in 1941, in the battle for Crete when the cruiser Gloucester was sunk. He was then reported missing, since presumed to have lost his life. Penberthy, Ernest .Iannes (1932-33), was a cadet in the Mercantile Marine, R.N.V.R. and died as a result of Malignant Blackwater fever contracted on active service. He served on S.S. Ramsay and died on 25th December, 1939. Penberth,y, Paull (1930-33), PlO R.A.F.V.R., was reported missing after the Lancaster bomber he was piloting was set on fire by a German fighter and crashed over Germany June 26th-27th, 1941. Penhaligon, Thomas Edward Jim (1924-29), Acting Lt.-Col., joined the Army as a driver in the R.A.S.C. at the outbreak of war. He landed in France on September 19th and was in the evacua- tion of Dunkirk. After being commissioned in January, 1941 he went to West Africa in February, 1941 and served with W.A.A.S.C. He was promoted Captain in 1942 and Major in 1943. After leave in England he returned to W. Africa and proceeded to Burma, where he was Acting Lt.-Col. up to the date of being killed in action April 11th, 1945. Phillips, Denis Robert (1929-40), Flt./Sgt. R.A.F.V.R., joined R.A.F.V.R. August, 1941. He went to S. Africa for flying training in November, 1941. He received his Pilot's wings in December, 1942 and was sent from S. Africa to Cairo in May, 1943, and later left Cairo for India September, 1943. He served as a fighter pilot with 261 Squadron, Burma, from Feb- ruary, 1944 to March 5th, 1945 and was reported missing whilst on operations on 5th March, 1945. Pugh, Evan Gilbert (1933-36), R.A., served before and during four years of war on the home front at Plymouth and the invasion coasts. Afterwards in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, he was in the thick of the fighting until 1943, when he succumbed to disease. He was a valued friend of his colleagues and men. Hawkey, George (1935-40), joined the R.A.F.V.R. as a cadet in 1941, trained in Canada and received his wings as a pilot in 1943. He became a night fighter and was eventually posted to North Africa. In 1946 he became a 'Test Pilot and received his commission in January, 1945. He lost his life in an air crash on 26th February, 1945 and was mentioned in Despatches on the 14th June, 1945. He is buried near Algiers. Hill, David Samuel (1935-40), Lieut. During his two years at Christ Church, Oxford, he underwent two days training each week for ·R.A.C. He entered Sandhurst in August, 1942 and passed out in April, 1943 to join 17th/21st Lancers in N. Africa in May, 1943. In December, 1943 he was attached to the 8th Bn. Royal Fusiliers in Italy and fought on Cassino Front. He was killed at Anzio on February 18th, 1944. Hod'ge, .Joseph S. (1928-33). Hoskin, Eric Charles (1930-31). Hosking, Edwin Bennett (1922-29). Kendall, Jack Willoughby (1922-28), Lieut., joined the 4th County of' London Yeomanry early in 1939, was commissioned in the 3rd Hussars in 1941. Shortly afterwards he went abroad to the Middle East and served in the desert and at the Battle of Ala- mein; was posted missing, presumed killed. Knapman, William E. Lethbridge (1933-37), entered the Navy at the age of 17?; and was in the Fleet Air Arm as an Air Mechanic, went through the battle of Matapan and died in Alexandria Hospital June, 1941. Knight, Christopher T. J. T. (1922-32). Smith, John Creese (1931-37), joined the Territorials in the Spring of 1939. In September, 1939 he joined 1j5th Welsh Regiment as Private. Spent two years in Ireland and 2?; years in England prior to joining the Glider Pilot Regiment in the Spring of 1944. In six months he qualified as Sergeant Glider Pilot. He was killed on Active Service at Arnhem in September, 1944 after saving a friend's life. Stanier, Arnold (Art Master, 1938-40) ,Sergt.jGunner R.A.F.V.R He served in the Middle East and fought in the closing stages of the Desert Campaign. He was later shot down over Italy and died of wounds in hospital. Stephens, Frederick (1933-35), Sergt. Navigator, R.A.F.V.R, Bom- ber Command was killed on March 12th, 1943, when on opera- tions over Essen. He was buried in Belgium. Previous to joning the R.A.F.V.R. in 1940 he was a student at Reading University. He trained in Pensacola and Canada. Tallack, John Basil (1934-41), volunteered for the Royal Tank Regi- ment in July, 1942. He was sent to Bovington and trained in the R.A.C. After spending 7 months at Sandhurst Military College he received his commission as an officer in the Recon- naissance Regiment on April 11th, 1944. He was then attached to the 49th West Riding Regiment and sent to Morecambe. On September 2nd he crossed to Normandy and went through France into Belgium and Holland where in the operation on the River Maas at Maasbree on November 29th, 1944, he was killed by a German shell whilst resting in a shelter. Thomas, Arthur Cyril (1929-37), after his initial training was posted to Devonport as a naval Rating where he spent a short period as a Writer. He was then posted to the Fleet Air Arm and was a survivor of H.M.S. Ark Royal. He was then posted with the Naval Air Station, Gibraltar as Leading Writer, then back to Devonport. He later went to Colombo where he lost his life. Thomas, Herbert Ronald (1933-39), FjSgt., joined the RA.F.V.R in October, 1942, gaining his wings in Canada in 1943. He was killed on the night of December 4th, 1944 as a result of air operations over Germany and is now known to have been buried at Choley British Cemetery, 16 miles west of Nancy, France. Thonnas, Rorrald' A. O. (1925-30). T'r-e gorrirrg , John Thomas (1925-29), Capt. RA.S.C., was a member of the Indian Army and died in India on War Service in 1942. Treloar, Albert Lewis (1925-31), Lieut. RN.V.R., joined the Royal Navy early in 1940. He served in the Russian convoys and in the Mediterranean. He also took part in the sinking of the Bismark. He died on 17th February, 1945. Trewhella, Hugh Kingsley (1933-37). Turnbull, Douglas Elliot (1933-37), came f'rorn Mexico in January, 1941. He served in Belgium, France and North Africa and was killed on February 19th, 1945. Turnbull, Robert Arthur Felix (1933-37), came from Mexico and joined the R.A.F.V.R. in January, 1941. He was killed on January 3rd, 1943. Wise, Peter C. (1927-30). - - 1