Old Hurst Johnian Obituaries
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A B Hodgson
1928 - 1950. No reference to the death of Mr Hodgson nor an obituary has yet been found in the Hurst-Johnian but will be added if and when it is.
1928 - 1950. No reference to the death of Mr Hodgson nor an obituary has yet been found in the Hurst-Johnian but will be added if and when it is.
A D Lintott
Chevron (1915-23) He was a School Prefect and played for the 2nd XI at football and cricket. On leaving Hurst he joined the firm of George Payne & Co
Chevron (1915-23) He was a School Prefect and played for the 2nd XI at football and cricket. On leaving Hurst he joined the firm of George Payne & Co
A F (Giles) Gillis
Red Cross (1915-22) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House for two years. He was Captain of Football and Fives and he won his Athletic colours.
Red Cross (1915-22) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House for two years. He was Captain of Football and Fives and he won his Athletic colours.
Alan Gilbert Waud
Star (1951) He was a keen sportsman at Hurst excelling in Cricket, Hockey and Tennis. He returned to play cricket for the old boys and played both cricket and hockey at Westcliff Hockey club as well as tennis at Junior Wimbledon.
Star (1951) He was a keen sportsman at Hurst excelling in Cricket, Hockey and Tennis. He returned to play cricket for the old boys and played both cricket and hockey at Westcliff Hockey club as well as tennis at Junior Wimbledon.
Andrew Briger
Star (1939) His best-known developments include the conversion of Martin Place, Circular Quay and Dixon Street (Chinatown) into pedestrian malls, and the urban renewal of Woolloomooloo
Star (1939) His best-known developments include the conversion of Martin Place, Circular Quay and Dixon Street (Chinatown) into pedestrian malls, and the urban renewal of Woolloomooloo
Andrew Deane
Shield (1951-56) Andrew was commissioned into the Royal Air Force serving from 1956 to 64 During this time he was twice on active service
Shield (1951-56) Andrew was commissioned into the Royal Air Force serving from 1956 to 64 During this time he was twice on active service
Anthony Cocke
Star (1935 - 40) Anthony was a Prefect, House Captain and finally School Captain before leaving Hurst
Star (1935 - 40) Anthony was a Prefect, House Captain and finally School Captain before leaving Hurst
Arthur H J Muirhead
Shield (1932 - 36). Arthur Henry James Muirhead died in January 2006. He was a Prefect and House Captain. Between 1937 and 1940 he read Economics at Peterhouse, Cambridge.
Shield (1932 - 36). Arthur Henry James Muirhead died in January 2006. He was a Prefect and House Captain. Between 1937 and 1940 he read Economics at Peterhouse, Cambridge.
B R L (Dick) Russell
Fleur de Lys (1930-31) He was a very outgoing and friendly person and whilst at Hurst was a great asset to the School as a swimmer of great prowess and was a tower of strength in the swimming team.
Fleur de Lys (1930-31) He was a very outgoing and friendly person and whilst at Hurst was a great asset to the School as a swimmer of great prowess and was a tower of strength in the swimming team.
Bernard Roy Lintott
Chevron (1912-19) On leaving Hurst, Roy went to Cambridge to learn about the food trade before joining the family wholesale grocery business in Horsham. He became managing Director in 1951
Chevron (1912-19) On leaving Hurst, Roy went to Cambridge to learn about the food trade before joining the family wholesale grocery business in Horsham. He became managing Director in 1951
Bernard Sheldon
Red Cross (1938-1943). Bernard Sheldon won a scholarship to Hurst and became Captain of the School. He was commissioned into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and served as a gunnery officer on the aircraft carrier Formidable in the North Sea ...
Red Cross (1938-1943). Bernard Sheldon won a scholarship to Hurst and became Captain of the School. He was commissioned into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and served as a gunnery officer on the aircraft carrier Formidable in the North Sea ...
Brian Manning
Shield (1943-46) While at Hurst, he was a House Prefect, School Prefect and House Captain of Shield.
Shield (1943-46) While at Hurst, he was a House Prefect, School Prefect and House Captain of Shield.
Brian Stowe
Fleur de Lys (1952) Brian had retired to Exmouth after service with the Metropolitan Police. He had previously held a commission in the army during National Service and later in The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (TA).
Fleur de Lys (1952) Brian had retired to Exmouth after service with the Metropolitan Police. He had previously held a commission in the army during National Service and later in The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (TA).
Brigadier Francis H B Ingall DSO OBE
Star (1927) In a varied life as soldier, sportsman, actor and one-time honorary consul, Francis Ingall valued above all his wartime command of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers in Italy
Star (1927) In a varied life as soldier, sportsman, actor and one-time honorary consul, Francis Ingall valued above all his wartime command of the 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers in Italy
Brigid Maxwell
Brigid taught at the Junior School for several years from 1955 and died from cancer at far too young an age. She will be remembered with affection by the many whom she nurtured through their first year in the Junior School.
Brigid taught at the Junior School for several years from 1955 and died from cancer at far too young an age. She will be remembered with affection by the many whom she nurtured through their first year in the Junior School.
Brigitte Roots
Staff (1983 - 1992) "Brigitte" came to Hurst in September 1983 as Nursing Sister in the Junior School.
Staff (1983 - 1992) "Brigitte" came to Hurst in September 1983 as Nursing Sister in the Junior School.
Brodie Maitland
Chevron (1942 – 1947) He was Head of School, Captain of Rugger, Athletics and Physical Training, Senior Sacristan and CSM in the JTC
Chevron (1942 – 1947) He was Head of School, Captain of Rugger, Athletics and Physical Training, Senior Sacristan and CSM in the JTC
C M Cockell
Cockell commanded C Company of the 9th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, of which I was a member, during the North Burma campaign of 1944/45
Cockell commanded C Company of the 9th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, of which I was a member, during the North Burma campaign of 1944/45
Canon Edward Bradbrooke
Fleur de Lys (1921-1924) At Hurst, Edward was a very good all-round athlete, a member of the football and shooting teams, a good cricketer, and an outstanding high-jumper.
Fleur de Lys (1921-1924) At Hurst, Edward was a very good all-round athlete, a member of the football and shooting teams, a good cricketer, and an outstanding high-jumper.
Cecil C Simmonds
Star (1920 - 1924) Known as Dick, he was an active member of the school choir and appeared in several school plays. On leaving Hurst he qualified as an engineer
Star (1920 - 1924) Known as Dick, he was an active member of the school choir and appeared in several school plays. On leaving Hurst he qualified as an engineer
Charles Carr
Shield (1917 -1925) School prefect, House Captain and a member of the 1st XI cricket team: the Johnian records that "....he played particularly well against the M.C.C."
Shield (1917 -1925) School prefect, House Captain and a member of the 1st XI cricket team: the Johnian records that "....he played particularly well against the M.C.C."
Charles Lock MM
Fleur de Lys (1908 - 1911) It would appear that he was one of 11 Locks that attended Hurst with at least one cousin not having the same surname.
Fleur de Lys (1908 - 1911) It would appear that he was one of 11 Locks that attended Hurst with at least one cousin not having the same surname.
Charles W Hodgson
Martlet (1969-73) At Hurst he was a School Prefect, a member of the cross-country and athletic teams, and achieved a good academic record with 8 passes at '0' level and 4 at 'A' level
Martlet (1969-73) At Hurst he was a School Prefect, a member of the cross-country and athletic teams, and achieved a good academic record with 8 passes at '0' level and 4 at 'A' level
Christopher Hammond
1939 The younger of two brothers who were at Hurst, C H Hammond was born in 1919 and was a school prefect.
1939 The younger of two brothers who were at Hurst, C H Hammond was born in 1919 and was a school prefect.
Cicely Bury (nee Bullen)
She was well known to generations of Red Cross boys and also by pre-war Junior House boys when, as Miss Bullen
She was well known to generations of Red Cross boys and also by pre-war Junior House boys when, as Miss Bullen
Commander Charles A Bricknell
Bursar (1978 - 88) Promoted to Commander in 1969, he served in the Navy for thirty years
Bursar (1978 - 88) Promoted to Commander in 1969, he served in the Navy for thirty years
David Clarke
Star (1956) He was a City figure who was so respected in the world of carriage driving that be became chairman of the British Driving Society.
Star (1956) He was a City figure who was so respected in the world of carriage driving that be became chairman of the British Driving Society.
David Cooke
Chevron (1968) After leaving Hurst he had a successful career as a shipbroker and was a member of the Baltic Exchange for thirty years.
Chevron (1968) After leaving Hurst he had a successful career as a shipbroker and was a member of the Baltic Exchange for thirty years.
David Kettell
Chevron (1951 - 1956) After leaving school, he was commissioned in the Royal Army Service Corps and was stationed in Cyprus and Libya
Chevron (1951 - 1956) After leaving school, he was commissioned in the Royal Army Service Corps and was stationed in Cyprus and Libya
David M Forster
Star (1933 - 1938) One of three brothers, all of whom were in Star, David left Hurst in July 1938
Star (1933 - 1938) One of three brothers, all of whom were in Star, David left Hurst in July 1938
Denis Cantlay
Fleur de Lys (1918-21) The report in 'The Telegraph' was headed 'Top marksman Cantlay dies'
Fleur de Lys (1918-21) The report in 'The Telegraph' was headed 'Top marksman Cantlay dies'
Denys Herbert Osmond Woodhams
Star (1914-17) He was a very keen sportsman, being Captain of cricket and football.
Star (1914-17) He was a very keen sportsman, being Captain of cricket and football.
Desmond Plummer
Desmond Plummer (Lord Plummer of Marylebone) Star 1932 died on 2 October 2009 at the age of 95.
Desmond Plummer (Lord Plummer of Marylebone) Star 1932 died on 2 October 2009 at the age of 95.
Douglas E Gaze
Fleur de Lys (1933-37) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House. He represented the School at rugby, hockey and cricket, gaining his hockey colours
Fleur de Lys (1933-37) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House. He represented the School at rugby, hockey and cricket, gaining his hockey colours
E Harry Deane
Shield (1921-22) He was active up to the very last moment; indeed, the previous week he had visited the Henley Regatta four times.
Shield (1921-22) He was active up to the very last moment; indeed, the previous week he had visited the Henley Regatta four times.
Edward Brownrigg
After leaving Hurst he attended the Middlesex Hospital Medical School and qualified as a doctor in 1937.
After leaving Hurst he attended the Middlesex Hospital Medical School and qualified as a doctor in 1937.
Edward S (Teddie) Prebble
Star (1925) he probably relinquished the "title" of "father of the Hurst Johnian Club" for he was over 96.
Star (1925) he probably relinquished the "title" of "father of the Hurst Johnian Club" for he was over 96.
Eric A P Arnold
Fleur de Lys (1923 - 1926) he went into banking but shortly transferred to the Probation Service in which he served for 40 years in various counties.
Fleur de Lys (1923 - 1926) he went into banking but shortly transferred to the Probation Service in which he served for 40 years in various counties.
Eric Victor Prince
Red Cross (1930-34) During World War II he served with distinction in an armoured reconnaissance unit the Derbyshire Yeomanry.
Red Cross (1930-34) During World War II he served with distinction in an armoured reconnaissance unit the Derbyshire Yeomanry.
Euan Horniman
Star (1940 – 41 and 1944 – 45) A former general practitioner Portland, Oregon, United States (b. 1926; q Westminster Hospital, London 1956) Euan died on 3 May 2003.
Star (1940 – 41 and 1944 – 45) A former general practitioner Portland, Oregon, United States (b. 1926; q Westminster Hospital, London 1956) Euan died on 3 May 2003.
F Brian Hewer
Star (1918 - 1924) Whilst at Hurst, he was a School Monitor and a sergeant in the OTC.
Star (1918 - 1924) Whilst at Hurst, he was a School Monitor and a sergeant in the OTC.
FLt. R P Stevens, DSO DFC + Bar
Fleur de Lys (1920-28) The Johnian of 1928 records that Richard gained Cert 'A' and his Shooting colours.
Fleur de Lys (1920-28) The Johnian of 1928 records that Richard gained Cert 'A' and his Shooting colours.
Frank Florey
(1945 -1991) Housemaster of Chevron. "Well done, that man" - this well-used expression of Frank's certainly applies to Frank's service to Hurst. That service that spanned 35 years might so easily have been spent in other scenes.
(1945 -1991) Housemaster of Chevron. "Well done, that man" - this well-used expression of Frank's certainly applies to Frank's service to Hurst. That service that spanned 35 years might so easily have been spent in other scenes.
Freddie A Mitchell
Star (1922-26) He lived for most of his life in Cuckfield where he was a member of the Cricket Club for well over 60 years.
Star (1922-26) He lived for most of his life in Cuckfield where he was a member of the Cricket Club for well over 60 years.
G B (Teddy) Crundwell
Star (1940 -1946) After leaving Hurst he continued his education at King's College, Cambridge.
Star (1940 -1946) After leaving Hurst he continued his education at King's College, Cambridge.
Geoffrey Parkhouse
Red Cross (1949) His obituary appeared in a number of broadsheet newspapers at the time: one of these was written by Tam Dalyell MP
Red Cross (1949) His obituary appeared in a number of broadsheet newspapers at the time: one of these was written by Tam Dalyell MP
George E Twine
Fleur de Lys (1924-28) He was Captain of the School and his House and a School Prefect. He was Captain of Rugby, a member of the Cricket XI and C.S.M. of the Corps.
Fleur de Lys (1924-28) He was Captain of the School and his House and a School Prefect. He was Captain of Rugby, a member of the Cricket XI and C.S.M. of the Corps.
George Eric Denham Walker MBE
The Principal of the Police Training School in India described George as "a good all rounder at games, and imbued with the right spirit in other matters".
The Principal of the Police Training School in India described George as "a good all rounder at games, and imbued with the right spirit in other matters".
George GD Burleigh
Star (1946-1949) After leaving Hurst he served his National. Service as an officer in the Royal Artillery, following which he spent most of his life in Brazil as a shipping agent and broker.
Star (1946-1949) After leaving Hurst he served his National. Service as an officer in the Royal Artillery, following which he spent most of his life in Brazil as a shipping agent and broker.
George Lambert
George was born in Crosby in 1914 and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby and St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. He accepted a post at Hurst in 1937 to teach mathematics but his service here was interrupted by the war
George was born in Crosby in 1914 and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby and St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. He accepted a post at Hurst in 1937 to teach mathematics but his service here was interrupted by the war
George Pitcher
Red Cross (1943-48) He will probably be best remembered, however, for his contribution to OJ cricket.
Red Cross (1943-48) He will probably be best remembered, however, for his contribution to OJ cricket.
Gordon Henry Harrington
Shield (1924-29) At Hurst he became a School Prefect and participated in all sports, especially cricket which he continued to play at club level after leaving school.
Shield (1924-29) At Hurst he became a School Prefect and participated in all sports, especially cricket which he continued to play at club level after leaving school.
Gordon L Hankey
Star (1915-1922) There followed a highly successful school career which ended in the VI Form in December 1922, by which time he had been Captain of the School, Captain of Cricket.
Star (1915-1922) There followed a highly successful school career which ended in the VI Form in December 1922, by which time he had been Captain of the School, Captain of Cricket.
Gordon P Johnson
Fleur de Lys (1918 1920) At Hurst he became a School Prefect and participated in all sports, especially cricket which he continued to play at club level after leaving school. He was also prominent in the annual Shakespeare plays.
Fleur de Lys (1918 1920) At Hurst he became a School Prefect and participated in all sports, especially cricket which he continued to play at club level after leaving school. He was also prominent in the annual Shakespeare plays.
H Nigel B Morgan
Red Cross (1949 – 1955). Nigel Morgan died suddenly on 27 August 2006 whilst on holiday in Croatia. He was married twice: his first wife, Annette, died in 1977. He married Barbara in1980. She survives him as do his children Edward, Ben, Guy and Anna. His
Red Cross (1949 – 1955). Nigel Morgan died suddenly on 27 August 2006 whilst on holiday in Croatia. He was married twice: his first wife, Annette, died in 1977. He married Barbara in1980. She survives him as do his children Edward, Ben, Guy and Anna. His
H R (Dick) Morris
Shield (1949) His son is a professional golfer in Australia. Dick's brother, also an OJ, was killed during the Second World War while serving with the RAF.
Shield (1949) His son is a professional golfer in Australia. Dick's brother, also an OJ, was killed during the Second World War while serving with the RAF.
H W Stevens
Chevron (1935-37) Whilst at Hurst he gained his 1st XI Hockey colours. He spent his working life, apart from war service in India.
Chevron (1935-37) Whilst at Hurst he gained his 1st XI Hockey colours. He spent his working life, apart from war service in India.
Harold Charles Milestone
Fleur de Lys (1930 - 1933) He was married to Margaret for fifty four years and his grandson, Mark Chapman (the son of one of his two daughters), was in Fleur de Lys from 1989 - 1994.
Fleur de Lys (1930 - 1933) He was married to Margaret for fifty four years and his grandson, Mark Chapman (the son of one of his two daughters), was in Fleur de Lys from 1989 - 1994.
Harold L Good
Fleur de Lys (1913 - 1921) It is reported that "he was a great all-rounder and, with J. D. Nicholson, formed one of the finest pair of soccer backs that Hurst ever had."
Fleur de Lys (1913 - 1921) It is reported that "he was a great all-rounder and, with J. D. Nicholson, formed one of the finest pair of soccer backs that Hurst ever had."
Harold M Chapman
Shield (1929 - 1934) Whilst at the College Harold was an outstanding athlete being Captain of the school teams in five sports - cricket, rugby, hockey, squash and fives.
Shield (1929 - 1934) Whilst at the College Harold was an outstanding athlete being Captain of the school teams in five sports - cricket, rugby, hockey, squash and fives.
J A (Tony) Church
Star 1943 - 1948. Tony Church had a distinguished career at school from 1943 to 1948 where he was a school prefect, and won an exhibition to Clare College, Cambridge. But even at school, it seems that his future was foretold ...
Star 1943 - 1948. Tony Church had a distinguished career at school from 1943 to 1948 where he was a school prefect, and won an exhibition to Clare College, Cambridge. But even at school, it seems that his future was foretold ...
James Joshua Bowman
Major Josh Bowman was asleep in his bed when he was shot and killed in Afganistan on 12 July 2010 by a rogue Afghan sergeant.
Major Josh Bowman was asleep in his bed when he was shot and killed in Afganistan on 12 July 2010 by a rogue Afghan sergeant.
Jeremy M J Lowry
Fleur de Lys (1955-1960). Jeremy Lowry died in January 2006. After leaving Hurst where he was a Prefect, he attended Portsmouth College of Technology from 1960 to1963.
Fleur de Lys (1955-1960). Jeremy Lowry died in January 2006. After leaving Hurst where he was a Prefect, he attended Portsmouth College of Technology from 1960 to1963.
Jeremy Warner
Eagle (1960-65) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House. He gained 3 A levels and entrance to the University of Kent at Canterbury.
Eagle (1960-65) He was a School Prefect and Captain of his House. He gained 3 A levels and entrance to the University of Kent at Canterbury.
John A L Carswell
Star and Martlet (1962) He was left by his father in the outer quad with the advice to avoid all talk about sex and women. This he duly did but only for the next five years!
Star and Martlet (1962) He was left by his father in the outer quad with the advice to avoid all talk about sex and women. This he duly did but only for the next five years!
John Couch Adams (Tim) Roseveare DSO
Roseveare was in command of 3rd Squadron Royal Engineers, part of 3rd Parachute Brigade. The tasks of the brigade included the destruction of four bridges to protect the eastern flank of the Allies from German armoured forces massed close by.
Roseveare was in command of 3rd Squadron Royal Engineers, part of 3rd Parachute Brigade. The tasks of the brigade included the destruction of four bridges to protect the eastern flank of the Allies from German armoured forces massed close by.
John K Rhoden
Red Cross (1919-23) He worked in hospitals in Littlehampton, Birmingham and London and at his retirement he was Supplies Officer for the North East Regional Metropolitan Board.
Red Cross (1919-23) He worked in hospitals in Littlehampton, Birmingham and London and at his retirement he was Supplies Officer for the North East Regional Metropolitan Board.
John Lines
Shield (1920) He was very proud of this. He left Hurst in 1920 and became a trainee with L B Holliday & Co of Huddersfield.
Shield (1920) He was very proud of this. He left Hurst in 1920 and became a trainee with L B Holliday & Co of Huddersfield.
John Michael Esdaile
(Star 1938) He attended Hurstpierpoint College before joining the armed forces at the start of the Second World War.
(Star 1938) He attended Hurstpierpoint College before joining the armed forces at the start of the Second World War.
John N Perkins
Red Cross (1928 - 1933) Having been a Prefect and House Captain whilst at Hurst, John joined the Tea Department of Allied Suppliers in 1934.
Red Cross (1928 - 1933) Having been a Prefect and House Captain whilst at Hurst, John joined the Tea Department of Allied Suppliers in 1934.
John Read
Chevron (1932-1934) He joined the Mercantile Bank of India and after working at Head Office was sent out East aged 21, to be based in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. He joined the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force and was taken prisoner at the fall of Singapor
Chevron (1932-1934) He joined the Mercantile Bank of India and after working at Head Office was sent out East aged 21, to be based in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. He joined the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force and was taken prisoner at the fall of Singapor
John Skues
Shield (1946-49) He was a School Prefect, Senior Sacristan and gained his Rugby and Hockey colours. He had a good academic record, gaining a Higher School Certificate,
Shield (1946-49) He was a School Prefect, Senior Sacristan and gained his Rugby and Hockey colours. He had a good academic record, gaining a Higher School Certificate,
John Vernon Clifford
Chevron (1954 - 1959) After leaving Hurst, John went on to gain a diploma at The Chelsea College of Engineering.
Chevron (1954 - 1959) After leaving Hurst, John went on to gain a diploma at The Chelsea College of Engineering.
John W Millar
Chevron (1934-37) He joined the Royal Navy in 1937 as an officer cadet. His twenty-two year naval career included being mined in Home Fleet Flagship in 1939
Chevron (1934-37) He joined the Royal Navy in 1937 as an officer cadet. His twenty-two year naval career included being mined in Home Fleet Flagship in 1939
John W Sandford
Star (1935-39) He was a Prefect and an active member of the Choir. He, together with other members of the choir visited Paris under the Director of Music, Mr.Hawkins, at the invitation of Charles Vidor
Star (1935-39) He was a Prefect and an active member of the Choir. He, together with other members of the choir visited Paris under the Director of Music, Mr.Hawkins, at the invitation of Charles Vidor
John Watts
Chevron (1926 -1931) He was also a great supporter of the Cricket Week. He was a member of the OJ Committee for many years.
Chevron (1926 -1931) He was also a great supporter of the Cricket Week. He was a member of the OJ Committee for many years.
John William Jenkin
Fleur de Lys (1940 –44) Despite his increasing infirmity he shot regularly and wrote many articles for the Dairy press. Margaret died in 2003, but he kept up an active social life,
Fleur de Lys (1940 –44) Despite his increasing infirmity he shot regularly and wrote many articles for the Dairy press. Margaret died in 2003, but he kept up an active social life,
Jonathan B Baldwin
Fleur de Lys (1962 – 1967) Jon was the middle of three Baldwin brothers who were all at Hurst and in Fleur de Lys in the 1960s.
Fleur de Lys (1962 – 1967) Jon was the middle of three Baldwin brothers who were all at Hurst and in Fleur de Lys in the 1960s.
Jonathan B R L Langdon
Fleur de Lys (1952 -1957) After school at Hurst he was accepted by Dartmouth Naval College. He served on HMS Bermuda, HMS Lincoln and HMS London
Fleur de Lys (1952 -1957) After school at Hurst he was accepted by Dartmouth Naval College. He served on HMS Bermuda, HMS Lincoln and HMS London
Julian D Rumball
Junior School (1979 -1982). Julian Rumball died in April 2007. He and his twin brother Richard joined the Junior School in September 1979 and were members of Howard's.
Junior School (1979 -1982). Julian Rumball died in April 2007. He and his twin brother Richard joined the Junior School in September 1979 and were members of Howard's.
Justin Graham
(Star 1983) At Hurst he played in the hockey and cricket teams, and was No. 1 in the Squash V. He also won the school cross country for four years .....
(Star 1983) At Hurst he played in the hockey and cricket teams, and was No. 1 in the Squash V. He also won the school cross country for four years .....
Kenneth Edmund Youngman
Fleur de Lys (1921-26) He was the last surviving member of his generation of Youngmans - several of whom were educated at Woodward Schools
Fleur de Lys (1921-26) He was the last surviving member of his generation of Youngmans - several of whom were educated at Woodward Schools
Lionel M Phillips
Shield (1943) Always known in the Regiment as Phil, Lionel Martin Phillips was born in Hove on 12 December 1924, the youngest of three sons of Cecil and Betty Phillips
Shield (1943) Always known in the Regiment as Phil, Lionel Martin Phillips was born in Hove on 12 December 1924, the youngest of three sons of Cecil and Betty Phillips
Lord Peter Broadbridge
Chevron (1958) was one of those witty, and broad- visioned legislators who almost made the hereditary principle seem worth preserving
Chevron (1958) was one of those witty, and broad- visioned legislators who almost made the hereditary principle seem worth preserving
Lt Cdr Frank Pogson Doria Pamphilj
(1940) married into one of Rome's richest and most important noble families.
(1940) married into one of Rome's richest and most important noble families.
Lt. Col. LJ Chapman CVO OBE
Fleur de Lys (1926) Chapman was at Hurst for two years. He was the nephew of S.H. Chapman who was in Red Cross from 1889 - 1895.
Fleur de Lys (1926) Chapman was at Hurst for two years. He was the nephew of S.H. Chapman who was in Red Cross from 1889 - 1895.
Malcolm Wilson
Shield (1921 - 1924) He qualified in 1929 as a Chartered Accountant and was in practice until 1979 when he received the congratulations of the Institute for his 50 years of membership.
Shield (1921 - 1924) He qualified in 1929 as a Chartered Accountant and was in practice until 1979 when he received the congratulations of the Institute for his 50 years of membership.
Marcus Nelson
Marcus, a member of a well-known Hurstpierpoint family, died following a tragic accident on the family farm in 2008.
Marcus, a member of a well-known Hurstpierpoint family, died following a tragic accident on the family farm in 2008.
Margaret Gregory
Margaret, who died on 7 November 2003, was the widow of Robin Gregory, former Housemaster of Star and one of the great team just after the war. She continued to live in Hurst after Robin's death and was a well known character in the village.
Margaret, who died on 7 November 2003, was the widow of Robin Gregory, former Housemaster of Star and one of the great team just after the war. She continued to live in Hurst after Robin's death and was a well known character in the village.
Martin Wigg
Martin died of a heart attack in March 2009 He was the son of a priest and one of five brothers.
Martin died of a heart attack in March 2009 He was the son of a priest and one of five brothers.
Michael Allen
Fleur de Lys (1939) FLIGHT LIEUTENANT MIKE ALLEN, who has died aged 78, won three DFCs as a navigator and radar operator in night fighters during the Second World War.
Fleur de Lys (1939) FLIGHT LIEUTENANT MIKE ALLEN, who has died aged 78, won three DFCs as a navigator and radar operator in night fighters during the Second World War.
Michael Fisher
Red Cross (1943-51) Michael died suddenly on 13 October 1987 at his Sussex home. He had recently undergone an operation on his knee which had troubled him for some years but his death was quite unexpected,
Red Cross (1943-51) Michael died suddenly on 13 October 1987 at his Sussex home. He had recently undergone an operation on his knee which had troubled him for some years but his death was quite unexpected,
Michael Hartley
Shield (1953-1958) Michael was a School Prefect and Captain of Shield. He gained his colours for the School 1st teams at Rugby, Hockey and Cricket.
Shield (1953-1958) Michael was a School Prefect and Captain of Shield. He gained his colours for the School 1st teams at Rugby, Hockey and Cricket.
Michael James Lock
Fleur de Lys (1942 - 1947) Michael was a member of a family that sent many boys to Hurst .... there were thirteen at the last count, spanning several generations.
Fleur de Lys (1942 - 1947) Michael was a member of a family that sent many boys to Hurst .... there were thirteen at the last count, spanning several generations.
Mike A Procter
Shield (1944-50) Mike Procter was a school prefect and house captain of Shield in his last year at Hurst.
Shield (1944-50) Mike Procter was a school prefect and house captain of Shield in his last year at Hurst.
N R (Tony) Chandler
(1945) Tony left Hurst in 1945 and was commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment at Bangalore, and subsequently attached to the Garwal Rifles in the Indian Army.
(1945) Tony left Hurst in 1945 and was commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment at Bangalore, and subsequently attached to the Garwal Rifles in the Indian Army.
N Vyvian Hall
Red Cross (1934-36) He was a solo chorister in the College choir that visited Paris in 1935. He took prominent parts in the School Plays, playing Puck, Shylock and Ariel.
Red Cross (1934-36) He was a solo chorister in the College choir that visited Paris in 1935. He took prominent parts in the School Plays, playing Puck, Shylock and Ariel.
N.G.C.SEARLS
Nick became the Director of Music, which post he held until he became Housemaster of Fleur de Lys.
Nick became the Director of Music, which post he held until he became Housemaster of Fleur de Lys.
Neil Milward Forster
Shield (1940-1945) Neil was House Prefect, School Prefect, House Captain and School Captain. The following obituary was received from T B Rucker, Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Shield (1940-1945) Neil was House Prefect, School Prefect, House Captain and School Captain. The following obituary was received from T B Rucker, Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire
Nicholas Wong
Red Cross (1983-1987) Nicholas died in an air accident off Greenland on Friday 23 September 1994, one week short of his 26th Birthday.
Red Cross (1983-1987) Nicholas died in an air accident off Greenland on Friday 23 September 1994, one week short of his 26th Birthday.
Nigel Mossop
Junior House & Martlet (1965) He went to Sandhurst in 1965, and was commissioned into the Gurkhas two years later
Junior House & Martlet (1965) He went to Sandhurst in 1965, and was commissioned into the Gurkhas two years later
Nigel Saunders
Chevron (1964) Nigel died on 24" January 1998 aged 52 after a brave battle against malignant melanoma. He was at Hurst from 1959 to 1964 before obtaining an exhibition to study medicine at Corpus Christi College
Chevron (1964) Nigel died on 24" January 1998 aged 52 after a brave battle against malignant melanoma. He was at Hurst from 1959 to 1964 before obtaining an exhibition to study medicine at Corpus Christi College
Norman Charles Manly Cooper
Shield (1936-38) At Hurst he played Olivia in the 1937 production of Twelfth Night.
Shield (1936-38) At Hurst he played Olivia in the 1937 production of Twelfth Night.
Patricia Phillips
She was Shield House matron for about 5 years in the 1970s and later helped as a wardrobe lady in the Drama Dept.
She was Shield House matron for about 5 years in the 1970s and later helped as a wardrobe lady in the Drama Dept.
Patrick Conly
-1929 After leaving Hurst in December 1929 he spent the next four years studying Electrical Engineering
-1929 After leaving Hurst in December 1929 he spent the next four years studying Electrical Engineering
Peggy Florey
Peggy, the widow of Frank Florey, a former Housemaster of Chevron, died on 6 November 2003 at St, Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
Peggy, the widow of Frank Florey, a former Housemaster of Chevron, died on 6 November 2003 at St, Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
Percy W Scott TD MA (Oxon)
(1878 – 1961) Junior Master, House Master, Officer Commanding, Bursar, Second Master
(1878 – 1961) Junior Master, House Master, Officer Commanding, Bursar, Second Master
Peter Christie
Chevron (1944) Although he lived many miles away, he always showed great interest in what was going on at Hurst.
Chevron (1944) Although he lived many miles away, he always showed great interest in what was going on at Hurst.
Peter Esdaile
Star (1962) He was from a family with a long history of connections with Hurst. He is survived by his widow Caroline and his sons James and Nicholas, as well as to other members of his family.
Star (1962) He was from a family with a long history of connections with Hurst. He is survived by his widow Caroline and his sons James and Nicholas, as well as to other members of his family.
Peter F A Grosch
Shield (1952 – 1956) After leaving Hurst, Peter did National Service in the army following which he worked briefly for Roneo Vickers.
Shield (1952 – 1956) After leaving Hurst, Peter did National Service in the army following which he worked briefly for Roneo Vickers.
Peter G West
Red Cross (1937 - 1941) In 1942/43 Peter was flying Typhoons as a Flying Officer in 164 Squadron RAF. He was awarded an immediate DSO ( see Roll of Honour) which was most unusual for an FO.
Red Cross (1937 - 1941) In 1942/43 Peter was flying Typhoons as a Flying Officer in 164 Squadron RAF. He was awarded an immediate DSO ( see Roll of Honour) which was most unusual for an FO.
Peter Hack
Shield (1934-37) Peter, uncle of A.D.Hack (Star 1964-69) and brother of L.A.B.Hack (Shield 1931-34) died at Killybegs, County Donegal on 9 May aged 68 after a long illness.
Shield (1934-37) Peter, uncle of A.D.Hack (Star 1964-69) and brother of L.A.B.Hack (Shield 1931-34) died at Killybegs, County Donegal on 9 May aged 68 after a long illness.
Peter Milne
Shield (1948 -1952) At school he will be remembered as a very fine javelin thrower. On leaving he did national service in the Royal Navy, serving in submarines.
Shield (1948 -1952) At school he will be remembered as a very fine javelin thrower. On leaving he did national service in the Royal Navy, serving in submarines.
Peter W King
Staff (1981-1996). Peter W King died of cancer early 2007. After attending Reading University Peter was on the staff at St. Peter's School, Seaford for a couple of years before coming to teach at the Junior School in September 1982.
Staff (1981-1996). Peter W King died of cancer early 2007. After attending Reading University Peter was on the staff at St. Peter's School, Seaford for a couple of years before coming to teach at the Junior School in September 1982.
Philip W Pye
Star (1945) Philip did not have much contact with Hurst, but John says that he was always interested in the news.
Star (1945) Philip did not have much contact with Hurst, but John says that he was always interested in the news.
Phillip Arnold
After Emmanuel College, Cambridge Philip trained for the priesthood at Queen's College, Birmingham
After Emmanuel College, Cambridge Philip trained for the priesthood at Queen's College, Birmingham
Pilot Officer W Ottley DFC
Star (1936-40) and the rest of his crew are buried at Reichswald War Cemetery.
Star (1936-40) and the rest of his crew are buried at Reichswald War Cemetery.
Professor Peter P Benham
Shield (1940-45) Peter was a School Prefect, Captain of his House and a 1st XV Colour. He did his National Service in the Royal Air Force and when that ended he took a place at Queen's University.
Shield (1940-45) Peter was a School Prefect, Captain of his House and a 1st XV Colour. He did his National Service in the Royal Air Force and when that ended he took a place at Queen's University.
R W (Bill) Coley
He was a wonderful character with a great sense of humour. It was typical that the opening music at his funeral was Glenn Miller's 'Moonlight Serenade'
He was a wonderful character with a great sense of humour. It was typical that the opening music at his funeral was Glenn Miller's 'Moonlight Serenade'
Ralph Margrave Esdaile
Star (1912-19) He was the eldest of four brothers attending the College. He was a School Prefect and gained his 1st XI cricket colours.
Star (1912-19) He was the eldest of four brothers attending the College. He was a School Prefect and gained his 1st XI cricket colours.
Reginald A Deighton
Fleur de Lys (1923-1930) Reggie was a first class athlete, being the College sprint champion, winner of the Clayton Run in 1930 and fly-half in the successful 1929 1st XV.
Fleur de Lys (1923-1930) Reggie was a first class athlete, being the College sprint champion, winner of the Clayton Run in 1930 and fly-half in the successful 1929 1st XV.
Reginald O Pratt
(1926-31) He was the son of W.O.Pratt (1882-92), grandson of W.Pratt (1850-55), who was also a Master, and nephew of A.G.Pratt (1894-1900).
(1926-31) He was the son of W.O.Pratt (1882-92), grandson of W.Pratt (1850-55), who was also a Master, and nephew of A.G.Pratt (1894-1900).
Rev Christopher Holditch Read
Chevron (1932 - 36) After leaving Hurst he served in the Royal Navy until 1948 having reached the rank of Lieutenant-Commander and being Mentioned in Dispatches during the Second World War.
Chevron (1932 - 36) After leaving Hurst he served in the Royal Navy until 1948 having reached the rank of Lieutenant-Commander and being Mentioned in Dispatches during the Second World War.
Rev John Nourse
Star (1951 - 1952). John Nourse died in January 2006. After attending St John's College, Cambridge he went to Wells Theological College and was ordained deacon in 1948 and priest in 1949.
Star (1951 - 1952). John Nourse died in January 2006. After attending St John's College, Cambridge he went to Wells Theological College and was ordained deacon in 1948 and priest in 1949.
Rev. Dr. David J Lane
Star (1948-53) He was house captain and a school prefect, chairman of the Antiquarian Society and editor of the Hurst Johnian.
Star (1948-53) He was house captain and a school prefect, chairman of the Antiquarian Society and editor of the Hurst Johnian.
Revd. H.B.Tower
Henry Bernard Tower, the son of the Revd C. M. A. Tower, was born in 1882 and educated at Marlborough, St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and Ely Theological College.
Henry Bernard Tower, the son of the Revd C. M. A. Tower, was born in 1882 and educated at Marlborough, St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and Ely Theological College.
Richard Burgess
Chevron (1976) Hurst was very important to Richard and he regularly held mini-reunions for his peer group.
Chevron (1976) Hurst was very important to Richard and he regularly held mini-reunions for his peer group.
Richard G Pinkham
(Fleur de Lys 1958-60 : Martlet 1960-63) Richard was a House Prefect, a member of the College 2nd teams at rugby and cricket and sang in the Choir
(Fleur de Lys 1958-60 : Martlet 1960-63) Richard was a House Prefect, a member of the College 2nd teams at rugby and cricket and sang in the Choir
Richard Philpin
Star (1956-60) After leaving Hurst he owned a small car maintenance shop in Reigate, worked for a furniture retailer and finally found his niche as an insurance broker in Betchworth.
Star (1956-60) After leaving Hurst he owned a small car maintenance shop in Reigate, worked for a furniture retailer and finally found his niche as an insurance broker in Betchworth.
Richard W P Luff
Fleur de Lys (1941-45) He was Captain of his House and a School Prefect and he gained a Higher School Certificate in 1944 and 1945.
Fleur de Lys (1941-45) He was Captain of his House and a School Prefect and he gained a Higher School Certificate in 1944 and 1945.
Richard W Reynolds
Star (1956) He was the younger brother of David A Reynolds (Star 1954). After leaving Hurst Richard qualified as a solicitor and later became Chairman and Managing Director of Jameel Organistaion Ltd.
Star (1956) He was the younger brother of David A Reynolds (Star 1954). After leaving Hurst Richard qualified as a solicitor and later became Chairman and Managing Director of Jameel Organistaion Ltd.
Robert Bury
(1933 -1965) During his time in the Sixth Form of his Prep. School in Surrey, it was not clear whether he would develop as a mathematician or on the classical side.
(1933 -1965) During his time in the Sixth Form of his Prep. School in Surrey, it was not clear whether he would develop as a mathematician or on the classical side.
Robert Eric Miller
Chevron (1938 - 1943) Whilst at College he was Captain of House and Vice-Captain of School. He was an all-rounder gaining 1st team colours for Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Squash and Athletics
Chevron (1938 - 1943) Whilst at College he was Captain of House and Vice-Captain of School. He was an all-rounder gaining 1st team colours for Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Squash and Athletics
Robert S Hadfield
Star (1924-28) He gained his Shooting colours and represented the School at Bisley in 1927 & 1928. He was a member of the 1st XI cricket team.
Star (1924-28) He gained his Shooting colours and represented the School at Bisley in 1927 & 1928. He was a member of the 1st XI cricket team.
Robin Courtenay
Chevron (1954 – 58) The service was conducted by The Rev. David Jenkins, a former chaplain at Hurst.
Chevron (1954 – 58) The service was conducted by The Rev. David Jenkins, a former chaplain at Hurst.
Robin D Thomas
Fleur de Lys (1947 - 1953) He was Captain of both his House and the School and also Captain of Rugby. On leaving school he did two years National Service
Fleur de Lys (1947 - 1953) He was Captain of both his House and the School and also Captain of Rugby. On leaving school he did two years National Service
Robin James Gregory
(1935 - 1971) At that time Robin was still teaching at the College and after doing his normal work he went to Sussex University to play his horn with the University orchestra.
(1935 - 1971) At that time Robin was still teaching at the College and after doing his normal work he went to Sussex University to play his horn with the University orchestra.
Robin Paul
Master of the Junior School (1972 -1985). Robin Paul, who died earlier this year (2008), was appointed 'Master of the Junior School' in 1972, following the retirement of Ken Heslop.
Master of the Junior School (1972 -1985). Robin Paul, who died earlier this year (2008), was appointed 'Master of the Junior School' in 1972, following the retirement of Ken Heslop.
Rodney Higgins
Red Cross (1939 - 1945). Rodney Higgins died in February 2008 aged 80. He studied structural engineering at Kings College in Durham where he met his wife of 54 years, Joyce.
Red Cross (1939 - 1945). Rodney Higgins died in February 2008 aged 80. He studied structural engineering at Kings College in Durham where he met his wife of 54 years, Joyce.
Roger K Farrell
Shield (1964-68) He was a member of the School choir and represented the School at Fencing and Chess.
Shield (1964-68) He was a member of the School choir and represented the School at Fencing and Chess.
Rupert Stephens
Staff (1949 – 1956) Educated at Marlborough and St John's College, Oxford, he came to Hurst in September 1949
Staff (1949 – 1956) Educated at Marlborough and St John's College, Oxford, he came to Hurst in September 1949
Sir Basil Smallpiece
Star (1914-1915) He was at Hurst for only two terms before he went to Shrewsbury.. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant he worked for Hoover Ltd.
Star (1914-1915) He was at Hurst for only two terms before he went to Shrewsbury.. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant he worked for Hoover Ltd.
Sir Oliver Forster
Star (1944) After Hurst he was in the RAF for four years and then continued his education at King's College, Cambridge.
Star (1944) After Hurst he was in the RAF for four years and then continued his education at King's College, Cambridge.
Sister Pam Wood
(1956 - 1983) She was the Nursing Sister of the Junior House/School from September 1956 to March 1983 when she retired.
(1956 - 1983) She was the Nursing Sister of the Junior House/School from September 1956 to March 1983 when she retired.
Surgeon Captain (D) AC Fuller
Fleur de Lys (1922-27) He arrived at the College in 1922/23 joining Fleur de Lys. During his time at Hurst he was a member of the Corps of Drums
Fleur de Lys (1922-27) He arrived at the College in 1922/23 joining Fleur de Lys. During his time at Hurst he was a member of the Corps of Drums
Timothy F Chambers
Red Cross (1969 – 74) After leaving school he studied English, Drama and Geography at Nene College, Northampton
Red Cross (1969 – 74) After leaving school he studied English, Drama and Geography at Nene College, Northampton
Tom Rowland
Shield (1933) After leaving Hurst, where he was a house prefect in Shield, he studied at the Hertfordshire Agricultural Institute.
Shield (1933) After leaving Hurst, where he was a house prefect in Shield, he studied at the Hertfordshire Agricultural Institute.
W Harvey Taylor
Chevron (1944) Harvey Taylor died in Eastbourne in June 2003 having been ill for some time.
Chevron (1944) Harvey Taylor died in Eastbourne in June 2003 having been ill for some time.
W M (Bill) Alban
At Hurst he will always be remembered as the founding Housemaster of Eagle and as a distinguished actor/producer.
At Hurst he will always be remembered as the founding Housemaster of Eagle and as a distinguished actor/producer.
William R C Purser
Chevron (1926-30) He was a Monitor and represented the College at Rugby, Hockey (of which he was Captain) and Cricket. He was a Sergeant in the O.T.C.
Chevron (1926-30) He was a Monitor and represented the College at Rugby, Hockey (of which he was Captain) and Cricket. He was a Sergeant in the O.T.C.
Wing Commander Gerry Gray
Chevron (1931 - 1933) commanded No. 182 Squadron during the Allies advance into North-west Europe after D-Day. The squadron flew Hawker Typhoon ground-attack fighters and had suffered exceptionally heavy losses before Gray took charge in early August 1944
Chevron (1931 - 1933) commanded No. 182 Squadron during the Allies advance into North-west Europe after D-Day. The squadron flew Hawker Typhoon ground-attack fighters and had suffered exceptionally heavy losses before Gray took charge in early August 1944
Winifred Berry
(1942 - 1980) Win arrived at Hurst in 1942 during a crisis in the sanatorium when the Sister was striving to cope with a double epidemic of measles and chicken-pox.
(1942 - 1980) Win arrived at Hurst in 1942 during a crisis in the sanatorium when the Sister was striving to cope with a double epidemic of measles and chicken-pox.