PETER DODGSON COLLINGWOOD (1922-2008). O.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.)

Peter Dodgson Collingwood (1922-2008) [Epsom College 1935-1940. prefect. Wakley Prize] was the son of Professor B. J. Collingwood, O.B.E., M.D., of Dublin, and brother of Christopher Nigel Collingwood [Epsom College 1938-1943]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital. After completing his National Service in the R.A.M.C. he gave up medicine to become, as his obituary in ‘The Guardian’ states: “The pre-eminent British artist weaver of the past 50 years.” He discovered a life-long passion for textile structures and by 1962, his reputation was such that he was invited to run a workshop in the USA. He developed his own Macrogauze wall hangings, using a technique that permits warps to cross each other and even move sideways. He eventually extended these into 3D structures, culminating in his vast 2m by 4.5m hanging for the Performing Arts Centre in Kiryu, Japan in 1997. He was awarded the O.B.E. in 1974.

George Watson Middleton (born 1922) [Epsom College 1935-1939] was the son of Dr Harry Middleton, M.C., of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, and brother of Dr Harry Gordon Middleton [Epsom College 1932-1937]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, where he was the Local Treasury Medical Officer. During the Second World War he served as a Lieutenant with the Gordon Highlanders (1939-1945).

Geoffrey Russell Steele Grogono (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1939] was the son of Dr Jonathan Grogono [Epsom College 1893-1900], and brother of Basil John Steele Grogono, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1936-1939]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Weymouth, Dorset. He was previously Medical Officer in Charge of the R.A.F. Hospital at Changi, Singapore.

John Bartholomew (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1939] was the son of Dr G. G. Bartholomew, of Birmingham. He received his medical education at St Andrew’s University, and went into general practice at Evesham, Worcestershire. During the Second World War he served as a Warrant Officer in the R.A.F. (1940-1945).

Alan Thomas Merson (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1940] was the son of Dr R. J. Merson, of Dewsbury, Yorkshire, and brother of Robert Henry Merson [Epsom College 1935-1940]. He received his medical education at Leeds University and Leeds Royal Infirmary. He went into general practice at Dewsbury, Yorkshire, and remained there for 57 years. During World War Two he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C., and after the War as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army (1951-1982).

Karl Albert William Overton (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1940] was the son of Group Captain R. S. Overton, of Sutton, Surrey. He received his medical education at Exeter College, University of Oxford, and St Mary’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Bognor Regis, Sussex, but subsequently moved to a general practice in Dublin. He was a member of the Oxford University Rugby XV.

Michael Wyndham Parker (1922-1963) [Epsom College 1936-1940] was the son of Dr Wyndham Parker, of Great Malvern, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at Birmingham University, and went into general practice at Hereford. He served previously as a Captain in the R.A.M.C.

David Maurice Rahilly (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1941. prefect] was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel John Maurice Bisdée Rahilly, O.B.E., R.A.M.C. [Epsom College 1893-1899]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Stowmarket, Suffolk. He was a member of the Ipswich and District Clinical Society. During the Second World War he served as a Flight Lieutenant in the R.A.F. Medical Branch. He was previously a Medical Officer for the Civil Service Medical Service.

Frederick John Sharrod (born 1922) [Epsom College 1936-1940] was the son of Dr Arthur Richard Sharrod [Epsom College 1902-1906]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at West Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.

Dafydd Felix Richards (born 1923) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Dr E. W. F. Richards, of Newtown, Montgomeryshire, and brother of Dr John Felix Richards [Epsom College 1940-1944]. He received his medical education at Downing College, Cambridge, and the London Hospital. He was appointed County Medical Officer of Health and Principal School Medical Officer for Montgomeryshire. He was previously Medical Officer of Health for Merionethshire.

Vincent John Elliot Davies (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1941] was the son of Dr George Vincent Davies, F.R.C.S. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, University of Oxford, and St Mary’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Harrogate, Yorkshire. He was previously Clinical Assistant in the Ophthalmic Department at St Mary’s Hospital. During the Second World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C.

Douglas Arthur Longmore Ashforth (1923-1999) [Epsom College 1937-1942. prefect] was the son of Dr John Ashforth, of Doncaster. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Eastbourne (1951-1988). He was Clinical Assistant Anaesthetist at Hellingly Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Eric Wistan Thurston (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1940. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Daniel Thurston, of Endsleigh Gardens, London, and brother of Hugh Ansfrid Thurston [Epsom College 1936-1940]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He was previously a Medical Officer in the Colonial Medical Service based at Sumbawamba, Tanganyika (Tanzania). During the Second World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C.

Robert Paul Harwood (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1940] was the son of Dr L. A. Harwood, of Sloane Street, London. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, and served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C. (T.A.R.O.). He was a member of the Medico-Legal Society.

Alexander John Graham (1923-2009) [Epsom College 1936-1942. head prefect. Captain of Rugby XV. Captain of Athletics. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Dr D. S. Graham, of Nassau, Bahamas. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Bath, Somerset. He was previously a Medical Officer at the Bahamas General Hospital.

William Warnock Cree (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1939] was the son of Dr Joseph Cree, of Driffield, Yorkshire, and brother of Robert Alan McMurray Cree [Epsom College 1934-1938]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wolston, near Coventry, Warwickshire

Peter Bruce Cheves (1923-2010) [Epsom College 1935-1941. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr A. B. Cheves, of Paignton, Devon. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Watford, Hertfordshire.

John Bridge Lilly (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1941] was the son of Dr R. B. Lilly, of Wolverhampton, and brother of George Mackenzie Lilly [Epsom College 1939-1943]. He received his medical education at Durham University, and went into general practice at Morpeth, Northumberland. During the Second World War he served as a Lieutenant in the 4^th/7^th Dragoon Guards (1941-1945).

Ian Cameron Beard (born 1923) [Epsom College 1937-1940] was the son of Dr W. E. H. Beard, of Leeds. He received his medical education at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (Edinburgh University), and went into general practice at Leeds, Yorkshire. During the Second World War he served as a Captain in the Royal Engineers (1941-1945).

Peter Wise (born 1923) [Epsom College 1936-1939] was the son of Dr C. E. Wise, of Brixton Hill, South London. He received his medical education at King’s College and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and went into general practice at Peterlee, County Durham. He was a member of the North of England Obstetric and Gynaecological Society.

Denys Spalding Neilans Brierley (born 1923) [Epsom College 1938-1940] was the son of Thomas Brierley, leather merchant, of Oldham, Greater Manchester. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Longtown, Herefordshire.

William Walter Henry Colmer (born 1923) [Epsom College 1937-1939] was the son of Dr Cecil Colmer, of Exeter, Devon. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Exeter, Devon, where he was also the Medical Officer for the Royal Deaf School, Exeter.

John Evelyn Ronald Dixon (born 1923) [Epsom College 1937-1941. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr W. J. Dixon, of Pahang, Malaysia, and brother of Dr James William Theodore Dixon [Epsom College 1935-1939]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Romford, Essex.

Anthony John Fouracre (born 1923) [Epsom College 1937-1940] was the son of Dr S. F. Fouracre, of Withernsea, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Withernsea, Yorkshire, where he was also Medical Officer for Withernsea Hospital.

Michael Edward Hincks (1923-2006) [Epsom College 1936-1941. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr A. C. Hincks, M.C., of Wells, Somerset. He received his medical education at Bristol University, and went into general practice at Cheddar, Somerset. He was Chairman of the Somerset Local Medical Committee (1969-1978), a member of the Somerset Family Practitioner Committee (1973-1984), and Founder of the Cheddar Valley Branch of the British Heart Foundation. During the Second World War he served as a mortar officer with 46 Royal Marine Commando in northwest Europe. After the War he served as a Surgeon Commander in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (1951-1974), and for 20 years continued to take part in winter warfare training as well as NATO exercises.

John Michael Alderton (1924-1949) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Dr W. H. Alderton, M.C., of Colchester, Essex, and brother of David Alan Alderton [Epsom College 1941-1946]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. He served as a Surgeon Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, and was killed in action on HMS Amethyst, on the Yangtse River in 1949. He was posthumously mentioned in dispatches for outstanding courage and devotion to duty.

John Alan Frank Barnes (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1943] was the son of Bertie Barnes, civil servant, of Cheam, Surrey. He received his medical education at Merton College, Oxford, and the Radcliffe Infirmary. He went into general practice at Colchester, Essex.

Michael Kyte Coles (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel W. E. K. Coles, R.A.M.C. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Stone, Staffordshire.

Michael Hatton (1924-2007) [Epsom College 1940-1943. head prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Biology Prize] was the son of W. W. Hatton, civil servant, of Purley, Surrey. He received his medical education at Christ’s College, Cambridge, and Guy’s Hospital. He was appointed Regional Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Security, Bromley, Kent.

Allan Livingstone Cowan (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Dr J. L. Cowan, of Arley, Coventry, Warwickshire, and brother of Dr John Livingstone Cowan [Epsom College 1938-1942]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He later emigrated to New Zealand and took up a practice at Wanganui.

David MacPherson Strange (1924-1994) [Epsom College 1937-1941] was the son of Dr Ernest William Strange, M.D. [Epsom College 1891-1897], and brother of Arthur Lionel Strange [Epsom College 1933-1938]. He received his medical education at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and Guy’s Hospital. He was appointed Senior Hospital Medical Officer at the Royal Western Counties Hospital, Starcross, Devon, and was previously Senior Hospital Medical Officer at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridgeshire.

Aston Durell Cornwall Buckell (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1948. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr M. A. Buckell, of Shipley, Yorkshire, and brother of Dr Edward Austen Cornwall Beckell [Epsom College 1943-1948]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Wilmington, Kent.

James Mair Frew (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1942] was the son of Dr Robert Frew, of Wickford, Essex, and brother of Dr Thomas Paterson Scade Frew [Epsom College 1935-1939]. He received his medical education at Peterhouse, Cambridge, and St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wickford, Essex. During the Second World War he served as a Surgeon Lieutenant in the R.N.V.R.

John Livingston Cowan (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Dr J. L. Cowan, of Arley, Coventry, Warwickshire, and brother of Dr Allan Livingstone Cowan [Epsom College 1938-1942]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and later at Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He was previously a Wing Commander in the RAF Medical Branch.

Albert Victor Craig (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1941. Claude Calthrop Essay Prize] was the son of Dr A. V. Craig, of Colne, Lancashire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Chatham, Kent.

Robert Daniel Peter Druitt (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1942] was the son of Dr D. C. Druitt, of Petworth, Sussex. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Christchurch, Hampshire.

Basil Ian Franklin Eminson (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1941] was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Basil Franklin Eminson, I.M.S. [Epsom College 1902-2906], and brother of Anthony Franklin Eminson [Epsom College 1939-1942]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.

Paul Franklin Eminson (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1942] was the son of Dr Clarence Franklin Eminson [Epsom College 1909-1912]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Doncaster, Yorkshire, where he was also Regional Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Social Security.

Robert Gordon Forster (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1941] was the son of Dr R. T. Forster, of North Featherstone, Pontefract, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds University), and went into general practice at Featherstone, where he was also Medical Officer (Occupational Health) for Pontefract General Infirmary.

Peter Anthony Gardner (born 1924) [Epsom College 1939-1940] was the son of P. A. Gardner, dentist, of Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was appointed Area Specialist in Community Medicine (Social Services) for Oldham, Lancashire. He was also Medical Officer of Health for Blackburn, Lancashire.

John Anthony Tutton (1924-2004) [Epsom College 1937-1942] was the son of G. O. Tutton, company director, of Liverpool. He received his medical education at Emmanuel College Cambridge, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Broadstairs, Kent.

Richard Ean Morton Geldart (1924-2011) [Epsom College 1938-1941] was the son of Dr R. M. Geldart, of Brighton. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Saltburn, Cleveland, Yorkshire.

Stanley Hacking (1924-2007) [Epsom College 1938-1943. prefect. Captain of Rugby XV. Captain of Athletics. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Shepherd Hacking, company director, of St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Moulscomb, Brighton, Sussex (1962-1994). After the Second World War he spent two years of National Service in the Royal Navy as a Surgeon Lieutenant.

Arthur Hamilton Mortimer (born 1924) [Epsom College 1937-1942. prefect] was the son of J. H. Mortimer, chemist and optician, of Epsom. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and entered the Royal Navy as a Surgeon Lieutenant. After leaving the Service he entered general practice at Hull, Lincolnshire.

John Miller Pirrie (1924-2008) [Epsom College 1938-1942] was the son of Dr I. M. Pirrie, M.C., of Maldon, Surrey. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Chelmsford, Essex.

Robert Ingamar Larsen Smallwood (born 1924) [Epsom College 1938-1942. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel L. S. Smallwood, I.A. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and entered private practice in Upper Harley Street, London. He was also Clinical Assistant at St Teresa’s Maternity Hospital, Wimbledon.

John McLuskie (born 1924) [Epsom College 1936-1942. Ralph Gooding Botany Prize] was the son of Dr Peter McLuskie, of Epsom. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He was a member of the Wycombe District Health Authority.

Raymond Keith Mason (1924-2002) [Epsom College 1936-1942. prefect. Ralph Gooding Chemistry Prize] was the son of Dr W. E. Mason, of Warrington, Cheshire. He received his medical education at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and Manchester Royal Infirmary (Manchester University), and went into general practice at Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon.

Angus Mackay (born 1925) [Epsom College 1940-1943] was the son of Dr J. C. Mackay, of Port Said, Egypt. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Honorary Medical Officer at the Jerilderie District Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.

Robert Norman Hugh Askham (1925-1999) [Epsom College 1937-1943. Entrance Scholarship. prefect. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr H. L. Askham, of Malvern, Worcestershire. He was awarded the Freer Lucas Entrance Scholarship to the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Blundellsands, Merseyside. In 1950, he served as a Surgeon in the Royal Navy (1950), patrolling the Mediterranean. He was a member of the Hereford County Hockey XI.

Angus Howard Weir Bain (born 1925) [Epsom College 1939-1943] was the son of Dr L. W. Bain, M.C., of Catford, South London, and brother of Dr Callum Roy Weir Bain [Epsom College 1940-1945]. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, and went into general practice at Orpington, Kent, and later at Catford, South London. He was a Senior Forensic Examiner for the Metropolitan Police. During the Second World War he served in the RAF (1943-1945).

Thomas Campbell Dow (born 1925) [Epsom College 1938-1940] was the son of Dr J. C. Dow, of Redditch, Worcestershire, and brother of Dr Iain Campbell Dow [Epsom College 1942-1946], and Dr William Anthony Campbell Dow [Epsom College 1942-1945]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Redditch, Worcestershire. He previously served as a Colonel in the R.A.M.C. He was an Honorary Physician to H.M. the Queen.