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Index of Old Epsomian Biographies between 1855 and 1889 Doctors: GPs, Consultants and the Most Eminent Researched By MAS Ackerley, Francis Edward (1857-1912). Epsom College: 1867-1875 FRANCIS EDWARD ACKERLEY (1857-1912). L.K.Q.C.P. & L.M. (Ire.) [Epsom College 1867-1875] was the son of R. Y. Ackerley, surgeon, of Everton, Liverpool. He received his medical education at Liverpool University, and went into general practice at West Derby, Liverpool. He was also appointed Physician to Claremont Hospital. Adams, Evelyn Lancelot (1866-1954). Epsom College: 1878-1882 EVELYN LANCELOT ADAMS (1866-1954). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1882] was the son of Dr T. R. Adams, of Croydon, Surrey, and brother of Campbell Rutherford Adams [Epsom College 1878-1882]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at East Croydon, Surrey, where he was also Senior Assistant Surgeon to the Croydon General Hospital, and Surgeon to the Linen and Woollen Draper’s Institute. Adams, George Edward D’Arcy (1846-1926). Epsom College: 1858-1859 GEORGE EDWARD D’ARCY ADAMS (1846-1926). M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen), M.D., D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1858-1859] was the son of George Adams, surgeon, of Nailsea, Bristol. He received his medical education at King’s College, London and Aberdeen University. After several years as a surgeon in Montevideo, Uruguay, George Adams returned to England and joined his father in general practice in Maida Vale, London. He was also Medical Officer to the Paddington Provident Dispensary and Kilburn General Dispensary. He was proficient in no less than six foreign languages and translated articles in foreign medical journals for English publications. Adams, Percy Targett (1863-1935). Epsom College: 1876-1880 PERCY TARGETT ADAMS (1863-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1879] was the son of M. A. Adams, surgeon, of Maidstone, Kent. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital and the Newcastle School of Medicine. He was a Surgeon Major in the South African Medical Corps from 1899 until 1902, and then Medical Officer of Health and Government Bacteriologist for the Orange Free State, South Africa until 1910. Following this, he was appointed Assistant Medical Officer of Health, Union of South Africa (1910- 1923). He retired from this post in 1923 and served as Government Medical Officer, Bechuanaland, from 1924 until 1926. He was the author of numerous reports and publications on public health and preventive medicine. Airey, George Henry (1842-1931). Epsom College: 1855-1856 GEORGE HENRY AIREY (1842-1931). L.R.C.P. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1855-1856] was the son of Dr Joseph Airey, of Westminster. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital and after qualifying, emigrated to Victoria, Australia. No further details known. Each Old Epsomian is listed in alphabetical order. Those with longer biographies are linked to additional pages (click on underlined entries to follow the link). To find an entry, Ctrl+F.
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Index of Old Epsomian Biographies between 1855 and 1889Doctors: GPs, Consultants and the Most Eminent

Researched By MAS

Ackerley, Francis Edward (1857-1912).Epsom College: 1867-1875

FRANCIS EDWARD ACKERLEY (1857-1912). L.K.Q.C.P. & L.M. (Ire.) [Epsom College 1867-1875] was the son of R. Y. Ackerley,surgeon, of Everton, Liverpool. He received his medical education at Liverpool University, and went into general practice at West Derby, Liverpool. He was also appointed Physician to Claremont Hospital.

Adams, Evelyn Lancelot (1866-1954).Epsom College: 1878-1882

EVELYN LANCELOT ADAMS (1866-1954). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1882] was the son of Dr T. R. Adams, of Croydon, Surrey, and brother of Campbell Rutherford Adams [Epsom College 1878-1882]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at East Croydon, Surrey, where he was also Senior Assistant Surgeon to the Croydon General Hospital, and Surgeon to the Linen and Woollen Draper’s Institute.

Adams, George Edward D’Arcy (1846-1926).Epsom College: 1858-1859

GEORGE EDWARD D’ARCY ADAMS (1846-1926). M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen), M.D., D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1858-1859] was the son of George Adams, surgeon, of Nailsea, Bristol. He received his medical education at King’s College, London and Aberdeen University. After several years as a surgeon in Montevideo, Uruguay, George Adams returned to England and joined his father in general practice in Maida Vale, London. He was also Medical Officer to the Paddington Provident Dispensary and Kilburn General Dispensary. He was proficient in no less than six foreign languages and translated articles in foreign medical journals for English publications.

Adams, Percy Targett (1863-1935). Epsom College: 1876-1880

PERCY TARGETT ADAMS (1863-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1879] was the son of M. A. Adams, surgeon, of Maidstone, Kent. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital and the Newcastle School of Medicine. He was a Surgeon Major in the South African Medical Corps from 1899 until 1902, and then Medical Officer of Health and Government Bacteriologist for the Orange Free State, South Africa until 1910. Following this, he was appointed Assistant Medical Officer of Health, Union of South Africa (1910- 1923). He retired from this post in 1923 and served as Government Medical Officer, Bechuanaland, from 1924 until 1926. He was the author of numerous reports and publications on public health and preventive medicine.

Airey, George Henry (1842-1931).Epsom College: 1855-1856

GEORGE HENRY AIREY (1842-1931). L.R.C.P. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1855-1856] was the son of Dr Joseph Airey, of Westminster. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital and after qualifying, emigrated to Victoria, Australia. No further details known.

Each Old Epsomian is listed in alphabetical order. Those with longer biographies are linked to additional pages (click on underlined entries to follow the link).

To find an entry, Ctrl+F.

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Alderson, Surgeon Commander Percy Francis (1876-1954). Epsom College: 1888-1894

SURGEON COMMANDER PERCY FRANCIS ALDERSON (1876-1954). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1893. Carr Prize] was the son of Dr F. H. Alderson of Hammersmith, London, and brother of the Rev. Alexander George Jermyn Alderson [Epsom College 1892-1899]. He received his medical training at the Middlesex Hospital, where he won the Obstetric Prize. After joining the Royal Navy he served as Surgeon Commander on H.M.S. Defiance.

Alderton, Thomas Gunton (1850-1920). Epsom College: 1865-1870

THOMAS GUNTON ALDERTON (1850-1920). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1865-1869] was the son of Thomas Alderton, surgeon, of Reepham, Norfolk, and brother of Frederick Fisher Alderton [Epsom College 1865- 1871]. He won anEntrance Scholarship to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was later appointed Consultant Anaesthetist at the West London Hospital. He was a Member of the Council of the Medical Defence Union, and Treasurer of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Alexander, Charles Thompson (1850-1886).Epsom College: 1865-1866

CHARLES THOMPSON ALEXANDER (1850-1886). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) Epsom College 1865-1866] was the son of C. L. Alexander, F.R.C.S., of Great Dover Road, South East London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice in the Borough, South-East London. He died in 1886, aged 30 years. No further details known.

Alford, Cyril Wolrige (1873-1945).Epsom College: 1884-1891

CYRIL WOLRIGE ALFORD (1873-1945). M.B. (Hons.), B.S., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1891. prefect. Carr Prize] was the son of Samuel Alford, surgeon, of Southsea, Hampshire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, where he graduated M.B., B.S. with 1st Class Honours in Medicine and Obstetrics, and won the Senior Broderip Scholarship. He then won the Gold Medal in the M.D. (London) Examination, was appointed Hunterian prosector at the Royal College of Surgeons, and Demonstrator in Physiology, Middlesex Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Captain in the R.A.M.C. He went into General Practice at Chelmsford, was Surgeon to the Chelmsford and Essex Hospital, Consultant Surgeon to the Courtauld Hospital, Braintree, and Medical Superintendent of the Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (1937-1945).

Allbutt, Henry Arthur (1846- ? ).Epsom College: 1860-1860

HENRY ARTHUR ALLBUTT (1846- ? ). M.R.C.P. & L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1860-1860] was the son of George Allbutt, surgeon, of Batley, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Leeds Medical School, and then went into general practice at Leeds, where he was Honorary Physician to the Leeds Dispensary for Diseases of the Skin, and a Member of the International Medical Congress. Henry Allbutt was very concerned with perinatal mortality and the great number of infants dying during or shortly after birth. He was a strong proponent of birth control. In 1894, he published Infant mortality and Premature Death. London. He was last recorded in 1889.

Allen, William ( ? -1909).Epsom College: 1888-1900

WILLIAM ALLEN (born ?- 1909). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1888-1890] was the son of Dr James Allen, of Barnes, South

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London. He received his medical education at Mason’s College (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Tipton, Staffordshire.

Ambler, Richard (1856-1929).Epsom College: 1871-1874

RICHARD AMBLER (1856-1929). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) .M., L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1871-1874. Rugby XV] was the son of E. H. Ambler, F.R.C.S., of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. He received his medical education at Anderson’s College (University of Glasgow), and went into general practice at Ampthill, Bedfordshire, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the No 2 District, Ampthill Union, Bedfordshire.

Arlidge, John Frederick (1853-1932).Epsom College: 1864-1870

JOHN FREDERICK ARLIDGE (1853-1932). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1864-1870] was the son of J. T. Arlidge, surgeon, of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He was also Assistant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the North Staffordshire Infirmary, and served as Surgeon Captain in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the North Staffordshire Regiment.

Armstrong, Leonard Henry (1858-1942).Epsom College: 1871-1877

LEONARD HENRY ARMSTRONG (1858-1942). B.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1871- 1877. Capta f the Rugby XV. Propert Prize] was the son of Leonard Armstrong, surgeon, of Newton Abbot, Devon. He won a Science Scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge, and completed his medical training at St Mary’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Atkins, Alfred William Gordon (1843-1875).Epsom College: 1859-1860

ALFRED WILLIAM GORDON ATKINS (1843-1875). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1859-1862] was the son ofA. T. B. Atkins, surgeon, of Hadleigh, Suffolk. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hadleigh, Suffolk. He died in 1875, aged 32 years.

Atkinson, Frederick Holgate (1873-1910).Epsom College: 1888-1891

FREDERICK HOLGATE ATKINSON (1873-1919). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1891. Ann Hood Exhibition] was the son of Dr F. H. Atkinson, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

Atkinson, James Reginald (1876-1912). Epsom College: 1887-1894

JAMES REGINALD ATKINSON (1876-1912). M.B., C.M. (Edin.), F.F.P.S. (Glasgow), D.P.H. (Glasgow) [Epsom College 1887-1890] was the son of Dr James Atkinson of Crewe, Cheshire, and brother of John Atkinson [Epsom College 1887-1888]. He received his medical training at both Edinburgh and Heidelberg Universities. During the Boer War he served as a Civil Surgeon with the South African Field Force. He was appointed Consultant Surgeon to the Crewe Memorial Hospital.

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Atkinson, John Charles (1850-1882).Epsom College: 1860-1867

JOHN CHARLES ATKINSON (1850-1882). L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1860- 1867] was the son of Dr J. C. Atkinson, of Bessborough Gardens, London. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Bessborough Gardens, London. He died at the early age of 32 years. No furtherdetails known.

Ayling, Arthur Henry Williams (1846-1918).Epsom College: 1861-1865

ARTHUR HENRY WILLIAMS AYLING (1846-1918). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861-1865] was the son of W. H. Ayling, surgeon, of Great Portland Street, London. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and then enteredgeneral practice at Kennington, South London, and was Medical Officer for the Wellington

Ayshford, Giles Reynolds (1861-1931).Epsom College: 1877-1879

GILES REYNOLDS AYSHFORD (1861-1931). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1877-1879] was the son of G. R. Ayshford, surgeon, of Broad Clyst, Devon. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Axminster, Devon.

Bailey, Ernest Castleigh (1872-1920).Epsom College: 1884-1887

ERNEST CASTLEIGH AILEY (1872-1920). B.S. (Durham), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1884-1887] was the son of Dr T. C. Bailey, of Crewe, and brother of Dr Thomas Hill Bailey [Epsom College 1884-1887]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital and Durham University, and then went into general practice at Crewe, where he was also HonorarySurgeon to Crewe Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Captain in the Rhodesian Field Force.

Bailey, Thomas Hill (1870-1920). Epsom College: 1884-1888

THOMAS HILL BAILEY (1870-1920). L.S.A. [Epsom College 1884-1887] was the son of Dr T. C. Bailey of Crewe, East Cheshire. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Nantwich Union, and Honorary Surgeon for Crewe Hospital. During the South African War (1899-1902) he served as a Civil Surgeon with the South African Field Force

Bailey, Thomas Hill (1870-1920).Epsom College: 1884-1887

THOMAS HILL BAILEY (1870-1920). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1884-1887] was the son of Dr C. T. Bailey, of Crewe. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and then went into general practice at Crewe, where he was Honorary Surgeon at Crewe Hospital, and Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Haslington District of theNantwich Union. During South an War he was a Civil Surgeon with the South African Field Force (1899-1902).

Baker, Alfred Eaton (1873-1918).Epsom College: 1888-1892

ALFRED EATON BAKER (1873-1918). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1892. prefect. Rugby XV.

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Cricket XI] was the son of Dr C. E. Baker, of Tenterden, Kent, and brother of Charles Defoe Baker [Epsom College 1894-1895]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to the Middlesex Hospital, where he won the Prize for Practical Surgery. He was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Hastings. He was ember o the Kent County Rugby XV.

Barber, Captain Hugh Robert Campbell (1863-1896).Epsom College: 1878-1882

CAPTAIN HUGH ROBERT CAMPBELL BARBER (1863-1896). I.M.S., B.A. (Hons.), M.B. B.Ch. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1878-1882. Brande, Engledue, Martin, and Maths Prizes] was the son of the Rev. Henry Barber, M.D., of Penzance, Cornwall. He was a Scholar of St Catherine’s College, Cambridge, where he passed the B.A. Examination with First Class Honours. He was then awarded the Gilchrist Scholarship and Clothworkers Exhibition to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. After qualification, he entered the Indian Medical Service with the rank of Surgeon Captain, passed the examinations in Hindustani, Afghan and Pashti, and before the usual time was appointed Surgeon at Sialkote. He died later, at Murree, Bengal, “through attendance on a fever-stricken portion of the district under his care”. He wa years

Barker, Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Rowland (1853-1922). Epsom College: 1868-1873

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL FREDERICK ROWLAND BARKER (1853-1921). M.B.E., R.A.M.C., M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1868-1872. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr E. J. Barker of Aldershot, Hampshire. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s Hospital. While still a medical student he joined the British Red Cross Contingent with the Turkish Forces in the Turco-Russian War (1877-1878). He later joined the R.A.M.C. as a Surgeon in the Boer War, winning the Osmanli War Medal (4th class) and Order of Medijie, before being posted to India and the West Indies. He was a member of the Stafford House Committee in the Turco- Russian War. During World War One he raised and equipped three detachments of the Red Cross for which he was

Barrett, Arthur William Egerton Brydges (1858-1894).Epsom College: 1869-1871

ARTHUR WILLIAM EGERTON BRYDGES BARRETT (1858-1894). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. & L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1869- 1871] was the son of Dr Thomas Barrett, of Bath. He received his medical education at the Royal United Hospitals, Bath, and St Mary’s Hospital. He enlisted as a Surgeon in the Royal Navy, but died at the age of 36 years. No further details known.

Barron, Colonel Willie Netterville (1872-1930). Epsom College: 1886-1891

COLONEL WILLIE NETTERVILLE BARRON (1872-1930). C.M.G., M.V.O., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1890. Rugby XV. Ann Hood and Gardiner Prizes] was the son of Dr G. E. Barron of Windsor, Berkshire. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he was a Scholarship winner. After qualification, he entered the R.A.M.C. andreached the rank of Colonel. During the First World War (1914-1918) he served on the staff of the D.G.A.M.S. in France (1914), was Commandant of the King’s Lancashire Military and Convalescent Hospital, Blackpool (1915), and Officer in Charge of the Colchester General Military Hospital (1918). When serving in India with the R.A.M.C. he was appointed Plague Officer. He was Surgeon Apothecary to the Household of T.R.H. Prince and Princess Christian, at Frogmore House, Windsor, and Honorary Physician and Surgeon at Ascot Hospital. He won the 100 and 220 yards at the United Hospitals Athletic Championships.

Barton, Edwin William (1847-1914).Epsom College: 1861-1863

EDWIN WILLIAM BARTON (1847-1914). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Brux.) [Epsom College 1861-1863] was the son of

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M. S. Barton, surgeon, of Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, where he was a prizeman and Prosector in Anatomy. He went into general practice at Louth, Lincolnshire, and was Medical Officer of Health for Market Rasen U.D.C, and Surgeon to the Market Rasen Cottage

Batt, Charles Dorrington (1845-1926).Epsom College: 1855-1862

CHARLES DORRINGTON BATT (1845-1926). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1855- 1862] was the son of E. A. Batt, surgeon, of Witney, Oxfordshire, and brother of John Walker Batt [Epsom College 1856-1860]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, taking First-Class Honours in the M.B. examination. He then went into general practice at Witney, Oxfordshire. He served as a J.P. for the County of Oxfordshire

Beadles, Hugh Stanley (1875-1960).Epsom College: 1888-1892

HUGH STANLEY BEADLES (1875-1960). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1892] was the son of Dr Arthur Beadles, of Forest Hill, South London, brother of Hubert John Beadles [Epsom College 1887-1889], and father of Oliver Hugh Reginald Beadles, O.B.E., T.D. [Epsom College 1918-1927]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Forest Hill, South London. He served in the R.A.M.C. as a Lieutenant Colonel, was mentioned in dispatches, and awarded the Order of the Nile 3rd Class.

Beadles, Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Stanley (1875-1960). Epsom College: 1888-1893

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL HUGH STANLEY BEADLES (1875-1960), R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1892. Entrance Scholarship] was the son of Dr Arthur Beadles of Forest Hill, South London, brother of Hubert John Beadles [Epsom College 1887-1889], and father of Lieutenant-Colonel Oliver Hugh Reginald Beadles, O.B.E., T.D. [Epsom College 1918-1927]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C., in Gallipoli, Salonika, Palestine and Syria, and was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Order of the Nile (3rd Class). He was the Principal Medical Officer at Gendarmie, Palestine.

Beale, Thomas Miles (1862- ? ).Epsom College: 1874-1879

THOMAS MILES BEALE (1862- ? ). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1879. Cricket XI] was the son of T. M. Beale, surgeon, of Hammersmith. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Richmond, Surrey. He was last recorded in 1902.

Beckingsale, Daniel Loftus (1846-1929).Epsom College: 1855-1856

DANIEL LOFTUS BECKINGSALE (1846-1929). M.B., C.M., M.D. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1855-1856; 1859-1863] was the son of J. E. Beckingsale, surgeon, of Newport, Isle of Wight, and brother of Edgar William Beckingsale [Epsom College 1855-1856]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and then served on the staff of several hospitals. In 1886, he emigrated to Canada, and became the first port doctor and health officer at Vancouver. Daniel Beckingsale founded the Vancouver Reading Room, predecessor of the public library. He moved to Nelson in 1894 and then San Francisco in 1905, where he joined the Pacific Mail Steamship Company as surgeon. In 1916, he returned to general practice in Wales.

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Bennett, James Moore (1861-1915).Epsom College: 1873-1877

JAMES MOORE BENNETT (1861-1915). L.R.C.P.I. and L.M., L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1877] was the son of Dr J. M.Bennett, of Liverpool, and brother of Wilfred Lawson Bennett [Epsom College 1873-1878]. He received his medical education at University College, Liverpool (Liverpool University), and went into general practice at Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, after an appointment as Resident Medical Officer for Toxteth Park Infirmary, Liverpool.

Beresford, Francis James (1851-1931).Epsom College: 1866-1867

FRANCIS JAMES BERESFORD (1851-1931). L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1866-1867] was the son of J. W. Beresford, surgeon, of Narborough, Norfolk, and brother of John Waddington Beresford [Epsom College 1868-1869]. He received his medical education at the Royal School of Medicine, Manchester University, and went into general practice at Wealdstone, Harrow, North West Middlesex.

Birt, George Corney (c. 1844-1897).Epsom College: 1857-1860

GEORGE CORNEY BIRT (c. 1844-1897). L.F.P.S., L.M. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1857-1860] was the son of Thomas Birt, surgeon, of Leamington, Warwickshire. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Peckham, South London.

Bisshopp, Francis Robert Bryant (1859-1946). Epsom College: 1871-1873

FRANCIS ROBERT BRYANT BISSHOPP 91859-1946) [Epsom College 1871-1872] was the son of Dr. James Bisshopp of Wimbledon and Tunbridge Wells, and brother of the Rev. Hammod Butler Bisshopp [Epsom College 1871-1872]. At Kings

College, Cambridge he took 1st

Class Honours in the Natural Science Tripos. He then complreted his medical trainting at Guy’s Hospital and was later appointed Senior Prosector and Demonstrator in Anatomy at Cambridge. Following this he was appointed Senior Consultant Physician to the Tonbridge Infirmary and the Tunbridge Wells Counties and General Hospital. From 1927-1928 he was the President of the Kent Branch of the British Medical Association. He was the author of The Pathology of Chorea.

Blatherwick, Henry (1858-1924).Epsom College: 1871-1874

HENRY BLATHERWICK (1858-1924). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1871-1874] was the son of Thomas Blatherwick, Staff Surgeon in the Army, and brother of Thomas Blatherwick, a member of the England Rugby XV [Epsom College 1868-1873]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Dulwich, SouthLondon.

Bletchly, George Playne (1872-1951).Epsom College: 1887-1891

GEORGE PLAYNE BLETCHLY (1872-1951). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1891. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr W. E. Bletchly, of Olveston, South Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Nailsworth, Gloucestershire (1903-1933). During the Boer War he went out to South Africa and was appointed Senior Medical Officer at Burgher Camp, Balmoral, Transvaal, and during the First World War he was Medical Officer to the Red Cross Hospital at Nailsworth. He took up rowing at the Middlesex Hospital and was a member of the crew that won the Hospital Cup in his second

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Blick, Thomas Edward (c. 1843-1893).Epsom College: 1855-1858

THOMAS EDWARD BLICK (c. 1843-1893). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1858] was the son of Thomas Carle Blick, surgeon, of Islip, Oxfordshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Islip, Oxfordshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Islip District, Bicester Union.

Blythman, Clement Samuel (1843-1917).Epsom College: 1856-1860

CLEMENT SAMUEL BLYTHMAN (1843-1917). M.B., C.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1856-1860. Cricket XI] was the son of R. O. Blythman, surgeon, of Swinton, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Swinton. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for Swinton District, Rotherham; Honorary Surgeon for Mexborough Cottage Hospital, and Surgeon for Manvers Main and other collieries. He was a Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel for the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, the Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment.

Bond, Nathaniel Troughton (1868-1938).Epsom College: 1883-1886

NATHANIEL TROUGHTON BOND (1868-1938). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1883-1886] was the son of J. A. Bond, surgeon, of Atherstone, Warwickshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Polesworth, near Tamworth, Warwickshire.

Boodle, Robert Maxwell (1851-1940).Epsom College: 1861-1863

ROBERT MAXWELL BOODLE (1851-1940). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861-1863] was the son of R. H. Boodle, surgeon, of Chilcompton, near Bath, and brother of Richard William Boodle [Epsom College 1861- 1863]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, winning the Kirke’s Gold Medal in Medicine. He was initially appointed Resident Medical Officer at Rochdale Infirmary, and after that went into general practice at Sittingbourne, Kent.

Borrett, Surgeon Captain George Goss (1864-1946). Epsom College: 1877-1880

SURGEON CAPTAIN GEORGE GOSS BORRETT (1864-1946). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877- 1879] was the son of G. K. Borrett, surgeon, of Aspeden, Hertfordshire, and brother of Frederick Augustus Wells Borrett [Epsom College 1877-1880]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to Epsom College, and from there received his medical training at the London Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy, with the Grand Fleet and in the Mediterranean. He was then promoted to Surgeon Captain. He was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health. As a distinguished rifle shot, he finished in the Queen’s 100 at Wimbledon in 1887.

Boulton, Arthur (1866-1934).Epsom College: 1880-1884

ARTHUR BOULTON (1866-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1880-1884. Ann Hood Exhibition] was the son of Dr A. E. Boulton, of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, and brother of Major-General Harold Boulton, C.B, C.B.E. [Epsom College 1885-1891]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Woodhall Spa U.D.C., and Horncastle R.D.C.

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Boulton, Major-General Harold (1872-1955). Epsom College: 1885-1892

Bowes, Charles Kessick (1862-1926).Epsom College: 1873-1881

CHARLES KESSICK BOWES (1862-1926). M.A. (Cantab.), M.B., B.Ch., (Lond.), M.D. (Oxon.) [Epsom College 1873- 1881. prefect. Brande, Propert and Martin Prizes. Forest Exhibition. Gilchrist Scholarship] was the son of John Bowes, surgeon, of Herne Bay, Kent, and brother of William Henry Bowes, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1873-1880]. He won an Open Scholarship in Mathematics to Christ Church, Oxford, and a Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Herne Bay, Kent, and served also as Honorary Physician to Herne Bay Hospital, and Physician to Blean Infirmary and District Hospital. He was selected for the Oxford University Boat Club Trial

Bowes, Tom Armstrong (1869-1954).Epsom College: 1881-1888

TOM ARMSTRONG BOWES (1869-1954). M.A., M.D., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), F.S.A. [Epsom College 1881-1888. head prefect. Watts Science, Engledue and Martin Science Prizes] was the son of John Bowes, surgeon, of Herne Bay, Kent, and brother of William Henry Bowes [Epsom College 1873-1880]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He then went into general practice at Herne Bay, where he was Surgeon to the Herne Bay Hospital, and an Admiralty Surgeon at Herne Bay. Tom Bowes was a noted local historian, antiquarian and collector, who founded the Herne Bay Museum (1930).

Bowes, William Henry (1861-1922). Epsom College: 1873-1881

WILLIAM HENRY BOWES (1861-1922). M.D. (Lond.), B.S. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng) [Epsom College 1873-1880. Sterry and Brande Prizes] was the son of John Bowes, surgeon, of Herne Bay, Kent, and brother of Dr Charles Kessick Bowes, M.D. [Epsom College 1873-1881], Dr Tom Armstrong Bowes, M.D. [Epsom College 1881-1888], Robert Arthur Bowes [Epsom College 1885-1889], John Archibald Bowes [Epsom College 1887-1891], and Harold McGowan Bowes [Epsom College 1890-1895]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, where he took 1st Class Honours in the M.B. Examination (Physiology). He was appointed Medical Superintendant of the Plymouth Borough Asylum, Ivybridge, South Devon.

Boxall, Frank (1864-1926).Epsom College: 1880-1882

FRANK BOXALL (1864-1926). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1880-1882] was the son of Henry Boxall, F.R.C.S. of Wisborough Green, Sussex, and brother of Robert Boxall, M.D. [Epsom College 1870-1877]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Rudgwick, Sussex.

Boxall, Robert (1858-1915). Epsom College: 1870-1878

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Bracey, William Edelsten (1873-1952).Epsom College: 1882-1889

WILLIAM EDELSTEN BRACEY (1873-1952). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.). ey (1873-1952) [Epsom College 1882-1889] was the son of Dr W. A. Bracey, of Birmingham. He won the Sydenham Scholarship to Queen’s College and Mason’s College (Birmingham University), and afterwards went into general practice at Wedmore, Somerset. He wa dical O icer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the No. 9 District of the Axbridge Union, and Public Vaccinator for the Axbridge District of the Wedmore Union, Somerset. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918) at Suvla Bay and in Mesopotamia.

Branfoot, Sir Arthur Mudge (1848-1914). Epsom College: 1859-1867

Breach, John Frederick (1851-1897).Epsom College: 1864-1869

JOHN FREDERICK BREACH (1851-1897). L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1864-1869] was the son of John Breach, surgeon, of Aston-upon-Thorpe, Oxfordshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wallingford, Berkshire, where he was also the Medical Officer for the Cholsey District of the Wallingford Union.

Brenchley, Algernon Dutton (1854-1940).Epsom College: 1867-1879

ALGERNON DUTTON BRENCHLEY (1854-1940). M.D. (Aberdeen), C.M., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of H. C. Brenchley, surgeon, of Denmark Hill, South London, and brother of Horace Brenchley [Epsom College 1871-1881], and Charles Albert Brenchley [Epsom College 1878-1884]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital and Aberdeen University, and then went into general practice at Denmark Hill, London. He was also Consulting Physician at the Camberwell Provident Dispensary; Master of the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries (1924-1925), and Senior Past Master and Father of the Court of Assistants, Worshipful Company of Apothecaries.

Brewer, Alexander Hampton (1875-1941). Epsom College: 1887-1894

ALEXANDER HAMPTON BREWER (1875-1941). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1893] was the son of Dr A. H. Brewer of Dalston, East London, and brother of Dr Henry Jeaffreson Brewer [Epsom College 1890-1898], and F. S. Brewer [Epsom College 1894-1894]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. After the War he was appointed Anaesthetist at Leicester Royal Infirmary, and then Consultant Anaesthetist at the German Hospital, the Samaritan and Royal Free Hospitals, London. Some time later he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Woking and Guildford.

Brickwell, Eustace Arthur (1847-1891).Epsom College: 1862-1862

EUSTACE ARTHUR BRICKWELL (1847-1891). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1862-1862] was the son of John Brickwell, surgeon, of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Sawbridgeworth, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Sawbridgeworth District of the Bishop’s Stortford Union

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Brickwell, James Thomas (1860-1906).Epsom College: 1875-1875

JAMES THOMAS BRICKWELL (1860-1906). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1875-1875] was the son of B. A. Brickwell, surgeon, of Amersham, Buckinghamshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice in Tottenham, North London. No further details found.

Brooke, Frederick Arthur John Robertson (1863-1918).Epsom College: 1876-1881

FREDERICK ARTHUR JOHN ROBERTSON BROOKE (1863-1918). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1881] was the son of T. G. Brooke, surgeon, of Langport, Somerset, and brother of Dr Tom Balleny Brooke [Epsom College 1877-1881]. Hereceived his medical education at the London Hospital. He served as a Physician to the Tidworth Military Hospital, and during the First World War served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. attached to the Wiltshire Regiment. He was killed in action in 1918.

Brooke, Tom Balleny (1864-1938).Epsom College: 1877-1881

TOM BALLENY BROOKE (1864-1938). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1877-1881] was the son of T. G. Brooke, surgeon, of Langport, Somerset, and brother of Dr Frederick Arthur John Robertson Brooke [Epsom College 1876-1881]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Forest Hill, South London. He was previously Medical Superintendent of the River Ambulance Service, and Medical Officer in charge of the Small Pox Hospital, Gloucester.

Brown, Alexander Stewart (1855-1900).Epsom College: 1869-1872

ALEXANDER STEWART BROWN (1855-1900). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1869- 1872. Rugby XV] was the son of George Brown, F.R.C.S. of Kensal Green, West London. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Brockley, South London. In 1900, he was thrown out of his pony and trap, and suffered concussion. On his way to Paris for convalescence, and while at Boulogne, he saw a man fall off the quay into the sea. He jumped overboard, dragged the man from the sea and resuscitated him, but a few days later developed pneumonia from which he never recovered.

Brown, Frederick Nathaniel (1863-1934).Epsom College: 1879-1881

FREDERICK NATHANIEL BROWN (1863-1934). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.M. (Dublin) [Epsom College 1879-1881. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Edward Brown, East India Merchant, of Wandsworth, South London. He won a Science Exhibition to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and took 1st Class Honours in the M.B. Examination. He went into general practice at Frimley Green, Surrey. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918).

Brunton, Walter Reyner (1866-1930).Epsom College: 1880-1880

WALTER REYNER RUNTON (1866-1930). urham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Durham) [Epsom College 1880- 1880] was the son of Dr L. B. Brunton, of Commercial Road, London. He was educated at the London Hospital and Durham University, and then went into general practice at Poplar, East London.

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Bruorton, William (c.1841 -1906).Epsom College: 1855-1860

WILLIAM BRUORTON (c. 1841-1906). M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1860] was the son of William Bruorton, surgeon, of Wincanton, Somerset. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and then emigrated to Canada where he was appointed Coroner and Medical Officer of Health, for Fortune Bay, Newfoundland.

Buck, John Stirling (1856-1914).Epsom College: 1870-1873

JOHN STIRLING BUCK (1856-1914). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) & L.M. [Epsom College 1870-1873] was the son of Thomas Buck, surgeon, of Kennington, South London. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Bromley, Kent, where he was also Medical Officer for the Bromley Dispensary. He was previously Obstetric Assistant at University College Hospital.

Buckell, Ernest Hook (1852-1919). Epsom College: 1865-1870

ERNEST HOOK BUCKELL (1852-1919). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., J.P. [Epsom College 1865-1869] was the son of Dr Leonard Buckell of Chichester, Sussex. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Senior Consultant Physician at the Royal West Sussex Hospital, Chichester. During his time there he founded the hospital X-ray Department. In 1919, he was elected President of the Chichester and Worthing Branch of the British Medical Association (1919), as well as a Member of the Chichester City Council. He served as a J.P. for Chichester.

Buée, Kenneth Frederick Tooke (1862-1906). Epsom College: 1875-1879

KENNETH FREDERICK TOOKE BUEÉ (1862-1906). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1875-1878] was the son of Dr W. W. Bueé of Slough, Middlesex, and the brother of John Walter Buée [Epsom College 1874-1877], and Henry Seward Bentley Buée [Epsom College 1877-1878]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, and was later appointed Senior Medical Officer at Accra, Gold Coast (Ghana).

Bull, George Coulson Robins (1857-1952).Epsom College: 1871-1876

GEORGE COULSON ROBINS BULL (1857-1952). M.B. (Lond.), L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1871-1876. Captain of Rugby XV] was the son of G. R. Bull, surgeon, of Stafford, and father of Arthur Coulson Bull [Epsom College 1901-1902]. Hereceived his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Turvey, Bedfordshire, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Turvey District of the Bedford Union, and 9th District of the Newport Pagnell Union. He was previously Resident Pathologist at Birmingham General Hospital.

Bull, William ( ? -1891).Epsom College: 1860-1861

WILLIAM BULL ( ? – 891). F.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1860-1861] was [probably] the son of Dr C. A. Bull, of Cork. He received his medical training at Meath Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin. He then went into general practice at New Cross, London, and was Surgeon to the New Cross and Deptford Providence

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Buncombe, William Dewey (1863-1936).Epsom College: 1874-1874

WILLIAM DEWEY BUNCOMBE (1863-1936). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1874] was the son of C. H. Buncombe, F.R.C.S., of Bow Road, London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and was appointed Medical Superintendent of the City of London Infirmary, Bow Road. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C. in charge of the City of London Military Hospital (1914-1918).

Bury, Henry Charles (1841-1903).Epsom College: 1857-1861

HENRY CHARLES BURY (1841-1903). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1858. Cricket XI] was the son of George Bury, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Whetstone, Middlesex.

Bushe, Erasmus (1853-1940).Epsom College: 1867-1870

ERASMUS BUSH (1853-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1867-1870] was the son of William Bush, surgeon, of Bath. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Kensington, London, where he was also an Honorary Medical Officer for the Richmond Dispensary. He was a J.P. for the County of Wiltshire.

Butler, Lieutenant-Colonel George Bleeck [afterwards Faskally] (1848-1912)Epsom College: 1860-1865

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GEORGE BLEECK BUTLER [afterwards FASKALLY] (1848-1912). L.S.A., F.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College1860-1864] was the son of Jacobus Butler, a surgeon, of Woodbury, Devon. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the South Africa War he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Cape Medical Corps, King William’s Town, Cape Colony, and was Principal Medical Officer to the Cape Colony Forces. He took part in the Siege of Wepener, Free State, South Africa (1900) and was awarded the Medal and Clasps. He was mentioned in dispatches.

Byass, Thomas Spry (1868-1944].Epsom College: 1880-1886

THOMAS SPRY BYASS (1868-1944). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1880-1886] was the son of Dr E. S. Byass, of Cuckfield, Sussex, brother of Edgar Bowles Byass [Epsom College 1893-1897], and father of Edgar Thomas SpryByass [Epsom College 1926-1929]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into generalpractice at Wallingford, Berkshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Dorchester District of the Wallingford Union.

Campbell, John James Williamson (1862-1946).Epsom College: 1875-1880

JOHN JAMES WILLIAMSON CAMPBELL (1862-1946). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1875- 1880] was the son of Dr John Campbell, of Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, and brother of Dr Patrick Edward Campbell [Epsom College 1871-1873]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Castleford, Yorkshire.

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Campbell, Patrick Edward (1857-1927). Epsom College: 1871-1874

PATRICK EDWARD CAMPBELL (1857-1927). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1871-1873] was the son of Dr John Campbellof Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, brother of Dr John James Williamson Campbell [Epsom College 1875-1880], and father of Ian Campbell [Epsom College 1919-1925]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities, and was later appointed Medical Superintendent of the Metropolitan District Asylum, Caterham, Surrey. He was a Member of the Medical Psychological Association. [Patrick Campbell’s predecessor as Medical Superintendent at Caterham – Dr John Langdon Down - first described Down’s Syndrome after examining patients at Caterham Asylum].

Candler, William John (1855-1896).Epsom College: 1868-1872

WILLIAM JOHN CANDLER (1855-1896). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1868-1872] was the son of John Candler, surgeon, of Harleston, Norfolk. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Harleston.

Carpenter, George Alfred (1859-1910). Epsom College: 1874-1877

GEORGE ALFRED CARPENTER (1859-1910). M.D. (London), M.R.C.P. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.S.A. [Epsom College 1874- 1876] was the son of Dr J. W. Carpenter of Lambeth Terrace, South London. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s and Guy’s Hospitals, and was appointed Consultant Physician at the Evelina Children’s Hospital, and Physician to the North Eastern Hospital for Children, Bethnal Green. He was the Editor of Pediatrics and the British Journal of Children’s Diseases,and author of Congenital Afflictions of the Heart.

Carter, Frederick Heales (1853-1942). Epsom College: 1868-1872

FREDERICK HEALES CARTER (1853-1942). M.D. (Durham), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1868-1871. prefect. Cricket XI. Sterry Prize]. He was the son of C. H. Carter, surgeon, of Pewsey, Wiltshire. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital where he won the Jeaffreson Exhibition. He was appointed Surgeon to Wandsworth Prison.

Carter, Professor Alfred Henry (1849-1918). Epsom College: 1863-1866

Cass, Edward Earnshaw (1843-1874).Epsom College: 1856-1858

EDWARD EARNSHAW CASS (1843-1874). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of W. Eden Cass, surgeon,of Goole, East Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Goole, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator of Health for Bootle, Yorkshire. He was also an Assistant Surgeon for the 28th West York Rifle Volunteers. Edward Cass died at the early age of 30 years from diphtheria that he contracted from a patient.

Cass, Henry (c. 1843-1899). Epsom College: 1856-1861

HENRY CASS (c. 1843-1899). F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1860] was the son of Dr William Cass, of Cowes, Isle of

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Wight, and brother of Dr William Cunningham Cass [Epsom College 1856-1856], and Dr Edward Earnshaw Cass [Epsom College 1856-1858]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, and was appointed Assistant Surgeon to the Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Chelsea (1871-1874), London, and Surgeon to the Royal Pimlico Dispensary. He then entered private practice with his brother at Ecclestone Square, Belgravia,

Cass, William Cunningham (c.1846-1919). Epsom College: 1856-1857

WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM CASS (c. 1846-1919). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1856-1856] was the son of Dr WilliamCass, of Cowes, Isle of Wight, and brother of Henry Cass, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1856-1860], and Dr Edward Earnshaw Cass [Epsom College 1856-1858]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, after which he entered practice at Ecclestone Square, Belgravia, London, combining this with his appointment as Senior Medical Officer at the Royal Pimlico Dispensary, and Surgeon to the Victoria Hospital for

Chaldecott, Horace Octavius (c.1844-1898).Epsom College: 1856-1861

HORACE OCTAVIUS CHALDECOTT (c. 1844-1898). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856- 1861. head prefect. Cricket XI] was the son of C. W. Chaldecott, surgeon, of Dorking, Surrey, and brother of Dr John Henry Chaldecott [Epsom College 1873-1880], and Bristowe Chaldecott [Epsom College 1874-1877]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex and St Thomas’s Hospitals, and Heidelberg University. He went into general practice at Dorking, Surrey.

Chaldecott, John Henry (1861-1950). Epsom College: 1873-1881

JOHN HENRY CHALDECOTT (1861-1950). L.R.C.P., F.F.P.S. (Glasgow) [Epsom College 1873-1880. prefect. Captain of the Rugby XV. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of C. W. Chaldecott, surgeon, of Dorking, Surrey, and brother of Dr Horace Octavius Chaldecott [Epsom College 1856-1861]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and went on to be appointed Consultant Anaesthetist at St Mary’s Hospital; and Anaesthetist at the Italian Hospital, St John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin, and the Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Hospital. He was Captain of the St Thomas’s Hospital Rugby XV (1883-1884)/

Chambers, John Louis (1847-1912).Epsom College: 1856-1858

JOHN LOUIS CHAMBERS (1847-1912). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of John Chambers, surgeon, of Trafalgar Place, London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, andwent into general practice at Shoreditch, London.

Chapman, Herbert Frederick (1853-1942). Epsom College: 1868-1873

HERBERT FREDERICK CHAPMAN (1853-1942). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1872] was the son of FrederickChapman, surgeon, of Richmond Green, Surrey, and brother of Ernest Edward Chapman [Epsom College 1869-1873], Frank Chapman [Epsom College 1871-1876], and Robert Hugh Chapman [Epsom College 1875-1879]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital where he won the Jeaffreson Exhibition. He was Consultant Surgeon to the Royal Hospital, Richmond, Greater London.

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Charlton, Frederick John (1867-1933).Epsom College: 1880-1885

FREDERICK JOHN CHARLTON (1867-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1885. Carr Exhibition and Clothworkers’ Scholarship] was the son of Dr Egbert Charlton, of Tonbridge, Kent. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Hessle, Yorkshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health for the Spennymoor District, Co. Durham.

Chesman, Edward (c. 1843-1906).Epsom College: 1856-1860

EDWARD CHESMAN (c. 1843-1906). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1856-1860] was the son of Thomas Chesman, surgeon, of Sheffield. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University and Sheffield University, and went into general practice at Llanbister, Radnorshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Llanbister District of the Knighton Union.

Chetwood, Thomas (1875-1938).Epsom College: 1888-1894

THOMAS CHETWOOD (1875-1938). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Oxon.) [Epsom College 1888- 1894. head prefect. Rugby XV. Martin and Watts Science Prizes] was the son of Dr William Chetwood, of Finsbury Square, London, andbrother of Sydney William Chetwood, L.D.S. [Epsom College 1897-1902], and Francis Lennox Chetwood [Epsom College 1903-1906]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, where he was awarded the Jenks Scholarship of the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as the Buxton Scholarship. He was appointed Chief School Medical Officer for the City of Sheffield (1914-1934), and was responsible for writing the annual reports of the Sheffield School Medical Service from 1914 to 1934. He was also Lecturer on Hygiene at the University of Sheffield.

Child, Cecil Edwin Criswick (1875-1904).Epsom College: 1889-1893

CECIL EDWIN CRISWICK CHILD (1875-1904). M.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1889-1893] was the son of Dr Edwin Child, of New Malden, Surrey, and brother of John Waller Child [Epsom College 1892-1896]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Worcester Park, Surrey, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Malden District of the Kingston Union. Later on he became a Surgeon in the Royal Navy. He died at Wei-Hai-Wei, China in 1904. He was aged 29 years.

Clark, Henry Foorde (1851- c. 1896).Epsom College: 1863-1868

HENRY FOORDE CLARK (1851- c. 1896). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1863-1868] was the son of Robert Clark, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey. It is not known where he obtained his medical education, and he is documented as being resident in India, and later in New South Wales, Australia. He is thought to have died between 1894 and 1901. No further details found.

Clark, William Thomas Marston (1857-1910). Epsom College: 1869-1875

WILLIAM THOMAS MARSTON CLARK (1857-1910). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1869- 1874. prefect. Junior Scholarship] was the son of Alfred Clark, surgeon, of Twickenham, Middlesex. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and was later appointed Surgeon to St John’s Hospital Twickenham, and Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham. He was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public

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Clarke, Colonel Astley Vavasour (1870-1945). Epsom College: 1885-1886

COLONEL ASTLEY VAVASOUR CLARKE (1870-1945). M.A., M.B., B.Ch., M.D. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1885-1885] was the son of Dr J. St. T. Clarke of Leicester. He received his medical education at Caius College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital. Following qualification he entered the R.A.M.C. as a Lieutenant- Colonel serving as A.D.M.S. to the North Midland Division and afterwards appointed Administrator of the 5th Northern General Hospital, Leicester with the rank of Colonel, A.M.S. He was Honorary Consultant Physician and Radiologist, Leicester Infirmary, a Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) for Leicestershire, and a J.P. for the City of Leicester. After the War, he was appointed Honorary Consultant Physician, Ministry of Pensions; Medical Director of the Frith Home of Recovery for neurasthenia cases under the Ministry of Pensions, and Chairman of the Leicester City Health Committee. He was also Chairman, City General Hospital, Leicester, and President of the Leicester Medical Society. In 1942 he was appointed High Sheriff of Rutland. Astley Clarke was active in the founding of University College, Leicester, the fore-runner of the University of Leicester, and was a Vice-President and Chairman of its council. He was also Chairman of the Leicester Branch of the British Medical Association. From 1920 until 1929, he served on the Hospitals Committee and the Private Practice Committee of the British Medical Association.

Clarkson, Edward (1858-1922).Epsom College: 1870-1873

EDWARD CLARKSON (1858-1922). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) & .M., L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1870-1873] was the son of F. G. Clarkson, surgeon, of Darlington, Co. Durham. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Kilburn Park Road, London.

Clift, Samuel Leonard (1862-1915). Epsom College: 1876-1880

SAMUEL LEONARD CLIFT (1862-1915). M.D. (Brux.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1879] was the son of Samuel Clift, an engineer of Chatham, Kent, and brother of Clyde Ernest Clift [Epsom College 1877-1879]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and Brussels University. He was appointed Consultant Physician at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Bournemouth and was previously Resident Medical Officer at the National Sanatorium for Consumptives in Bournemouth, and Assistant Medical Officer at St. Luke’s Infirmary,

Clothier, Henry (1842-1915). Epsom College: 1855-1861

HENRY CLOTHIER (1842-1915). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1855-1860] was the son of Henry Clothier, a surgeon, of Haslemere, Surrey, brother of William James Clothier [Epsom College 1855- but died in 1856 while at school], and father of Edward Hugh Clothier [Epsom College 1891-1896], and John Keith Clothier [Epsom College 1893-1894]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, where he won the Gold Medal for medicine, the Fellowe’s Gold Medal and the Atkinson-Morley Surgical Scholarship. He was appointed Resident Medical Officer at Bath General Hospital, before his appointment as Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, North London.

Coates, Mervyn Henry (1844- ? ). Epsom College: 1856-1857

MERVYN HENRY COATES (born 1844). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1856] was the son of W. M. Coates, a surgeon of Salisbury, Wiltshire, and brother of Edward Martin Coates [Epsom College 1856-1856], and Alfred Coates [Epsom College 1856-1856]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, and was appointed Senior Surgeon at the Salisbury Infirmary, Wiltshire, and Honorary Surgeon to the Nurses’ Diocesan Home. He was elected President of the Southern Branch of the British Medical Association.

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Cockey, Edmund Percival (1861-1917). Epsom College: 1873-1880

EDMUND PERCIVAL COCKEY (1861-1917). M.D. (Lond.), M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873- 1879. Rugby XV. Propert Prize] was the son of Edmund Cockey, surgeon, of Frome, Somerset. He received his medical training at St Mary’s Hospital, taking 1st Class Honours in the M.B. Examination, and winning a Hospital Scholarship and the Gold Medal for Forensic Medicine. He was appointed Consultant Physician at St Mary’s Hospital but, in 1917 was killed in a motoring accident in Australia.

Cogan, Lee Danby Buxton (1875-1956).Epsom College: 1888-1891

LEE DANBY BUXTON COGAN (1875-1956). D.S.O., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A., L.M.S.S.A., J.P. [Epsom College 1888-1891] was theson of Dr L. F. Cogan of Northampton. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. After medical qualification he saw service as a Medical Officer with the Ashanti Field Force in the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast (Ghana), and during the First World War, he served in the R.A.M.C. and was present at the Gallipoli landings. He was later Assistant Director of the 29th and Southern Divisions, and was Officer in Command of the 88th Field Ambulance with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In the 1919 New Years’ Honours List he was awarded the D.S.O. He was also mentioned in dispatches. For a short time he was Deputy Medical Officer for H.M. Prisons and Post Office. After the War, he spent some time as Senior Clinical Assistant at the Metropolitan Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, London. In 1935 he was elected President of the Medical Practitioners Union, and for twenty six years he was Medical Officer of Health for Northampton. From 1938 until 1953 Lee Cogan was a member of the Northampton County Borough Council (1938-1953), being appointed an alderman in 1952, and Medical Officer of Health for Northampton.

Collet, Augustus Henry (1844-1909). Epsom College: 1855-1861

AUGUSTUS HENRY COLLET (1844-1909). B.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1855-1860. prefect. Sterry Prize] was the son of Dr H. J. Collet of Worthing, Sussex, and brother of Arthur Lane Collet [Epsom College 1870-1874]. He received his medical training at Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he gained a Rowing Blue, and Guy’s Hospital. He was appointed Senior Surgeon at Worthing Hospital, Sussex.

Collier, Henry (1868-1924).Epsom College: 1882-1882

HENRY COLLIER (1868-1924). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1882] was the son of Dr W. H. Collier, of Southport, Lancashire, and brother of Frederick William Collier [Epsom College 1883-1887]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, University College, Liverpool and Durham Universities, and went into general practice at Wolverhampton.

Collins, Henry Beale (1851-1918). Epsom College: 1866-1870

HENRY BEALE COLLINS (1851-1918). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1866-1869] was the son of J. S. Collins, surgeon,of Newnham, Gloucestershire, and brother of John Stratford Collins [Epsom College 1863-1865], and Fernando Stratford Collins, J.P. [Epsom College 1863-1867]. He received his medical training at King’s College Hospital. Following qualification,Henry Collins joined the Royal Navy as Assistant Instructor in Naval Hygiene at Haslar. He served on the Perak Expedition in 1875, taking charge of a Naval Hospital, and later served on H.M.S. Cockatrice at Glatz (1878-1890). After retiring from the navy he devoted himself to public health and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. He was twice President of the Home Counties Branch of the Incorporated Society of Medical Officers of Health, and a member of Council of the Institute of Public

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Collum, Archie Tillyer (1867-1896). Epsom College: 1880-1887

ARCHIE TILLYER COLLUM (1867-1896). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), F.R.C.S (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1886. prefect. Captain of Rugby XV for three years] was the son of Dr Robert Collum of Surbiton, Surrey, and brother of Hugh Fraser Collum [Epsom College 1883-1886], John Money Collum [Epsom College 1884-1888], Arthur Julian Collum [Epsom College 1886-1890], and Dr Rowland William Collum [Epsom College 1887-1892]. He won an Entrance Scholar to Charing Cross Hospital, where, after qualification he was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy and Surgical Tutor. At the very early age of 26 he was appointed Assistant Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital. He was also Surgeon Lieutenant to the Queen’s Westminster Corps of Volunteers. He died of septicaemia in 1896, aged

Collum, Rowland William (1874- ? ). Epsom College: 1887-1893

ROWLAND WILLIAM COLLUM (born 1874). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1892] was the son of Dr Robert Collum of Surbiton, Surrey, and the brother of Archie Tillyer Collum, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1880-1886]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital. He served as a Civil Surgeon with the South African Field Force in the Boer War, winning the South Africa Medal and three clasps. During the First World War he joined the R.A.M.C. as a Captain (1915-1918). He was a Consultant Anaesthetist at Charing Cross Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, and the National Dental Hospital

Collyer, James Ralph (1861- ? ).Epsom College: 1874-1877

JAMES RALPH COLLYER (born 1861). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1877] was the son of James Collyer, surgeon, of Enfield, Middlesex. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Playden, Sussex. No further details found.

Colman, Henry (1860-1942).Epsom College: 1879-1879

HENRY COLMAN (1860-1942). L.R.C.P. (Lond.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1879-1879. Cricket XI] was the son of F. C. Colman, warehouseman, of Kew, Surrey. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Reigate, Surrey.

Colmer, Ptolemy Augustus (1867-1931). Epsom College: 1880-1886

PTOLEMY AUGUSTUS COLMER (1867-1931). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1885. Captain of Rugby XV] was the son of Dr P. S. H. Colmer of Yeovil, Somerset, and brother of Dr Robert Jacob Colmer [Epsom College 1879-1882]. He received his medical training at the London Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Honorary Consultant Surgeon at Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset. He also served as a J.P. for the County of Somerset. He was Captain of the London Hospital Rugby XV, a member of the Somerset County Rugby XV for 8 years, and a member of the Western Counties Rugby XV.

Colmer, Robert Jacob (1866-1926).Epsom College: 1879-1882

ROBERT JACOB COLMER (1866-1926). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1879-1882] was the son of Dr P. S. H. Colmer, of Yeovil, Somerset, and brother of Dr Ptolemy Augustus Colmer [Epsom College 1880-1885]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer to the Ashanti Gold Fields Corporation at Obuasi, Ghana. He was previously Surgeon for the Africa Royal Mail Shipping Line, Bibby Line, Royal Mail Shipping etc.,

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and also Surgeon of the Alpha Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.

Coltart, Guy Hemming (1874-1946).Epsom College: 1885-1892

GUY HEMMING COLTART (1874-1946). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1892. prefect] was the son of Dr W. W. Coltart, of Epsom, and brother of Dr Charles Hubert Romer Coltart [Epsom College 1881- 1887], Dr Percy James Coltart [Epsom College 1885-1892], and father of Dr William Derrick Coltart, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1918-1925], and Ronald Hugh Coltart [Epsom College 1921-1927]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to the Westminster Hospital and served as a Surgeon in the Rhodesian Field Force during the South African War. During the First World War he served as a Medical Officer at Fulham Military Hospital, and after the War he settled in a practice at Behar, India.

Coltart, Harry Neville (1873-1921).Epsom College: 1885-1892

HARRY NEVILLE COLTART (1873-1921). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1892. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr W. W. Coltart, of Epsom, and brother of Dr Charles Hubert Romer Coltart [Epsom College 1881-1887], Dr Guy Hemming Coltart [Epsom College 1885-1892], Hugh Frederick Coltart [Epsom College 1894-1902], and Captain Cyril George Bucknill Coltart, C.V.O. N. [Epso College 1898-1889]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to St George’s Hospital, where he was awarded the Sir C. Clarke Prize. He then emigrated to India, where he was Medical Officer to the Makum Tea Estate, Marylington, Assam, India, and where he played Polo for the Makum Club, holders of the Assam Polo Shield. He later returned to England and joined his father in general practice at Epsom. He was a member of the Surrey County Rugby XV. He died 921, aged 48 years, as the result of a car

Cooke, Charles Michael (1863-1934).Epsom College: 1875-1879

CHARLES MICHAEL COOKE (1863-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1875-1879] was the son of Michael Cooke, surgeon, of Barnstaple, Devon, and brother of Dr James Wood Cooke [Epsom College 1855-1862]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Northam, near Barnstaple, Devon. Whilst at theheight of his career he became totally blind and had to give up his medical

Cooke, James Wood (1846-1908).Epsom College: 1855-1862

JAMES WOOD COOKE (1846-1908). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1862] was the son of Michael Cooke, surgeon, of Barnstaple, North Devon, brother of Dr Charles Michael Cooke [Epsom College 1875- 1879], and fatherof Joseph Bernard Cooke [Epsom College 1893-1895]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Barnstaple, Devon, where he was also Honorary Medical Officer for the North Devon Infirmary, and Medical Officer for the Barnstaple District Union.

Cookson, Frederick Nesfield (1871-1941). Epsom College: 1881-1890

FREDERICK NESFIELD COOKSON (1871-1941). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1881-1889. prefect. Rugby XV (1886-1889). Cricket XI. Hodgkin and Watts Science Prizes ] was the son of Dr Samuel Cookson of Stafford, and brother of Samuel Cecil Cookson [Epsom College 1885-1888]. He was awarded the Freer Lucas Entrance Scholarship to the Middlesex Hospital Medical School, and following qualification was appointed Assistant Demonstrator in Anatomy at the Middlesex Hospital, and then Clinical Assistant at the Hospital for Women in Chelsea, before his appointment as Consultant Surgeon at the Staffordshire General Infirmary and Rugeley Hospital. While at Stafford he was elected President of the Staffordshire Branch of the British Medical Association, and representative of the Staffordshire

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Division at the British Medical Association London Meeting (1908), Toronto Meeting (1906) and Belfast Meeting (1909). He was a member of the Middlesex Hospital Rugby

Coombe, Thomas Sandby (1863-1933).Epsom College: 1874-1879

THOMAS SANDBY COOMBE (1863-1933). B.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1879] was the son of R. G. Coombe, surgeon, of Burnham, Essex. He received his medical education at a Non-Collegiate Institution (from Cavendish H.B.A.), Cambridge University, and Guy’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Purton, near Swindon, Wiltshire, and was Medical Officer of Health for the Cricklade and Wootton Bassett Union. He was previously Medical Officer of Health for Hoo District, Kent, and Medical Officer at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Hoo, Kent. He was sometime Medical Officer of Health for Purton District and Workhouse,

Corbin, Edward Kinnersly (1850-1931).Epsom College: 1865-1868

EDWARD KINNERSLY CORBIN (1850-1931). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1865-1868] was the son of M. A. B. Corbin, F.R.C.S., of Guernsey. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Paris University. After medical qualification, he was Resident Physician at the Royal Bethlem Hospital, but later on went into general practice at St Peter Port, Guernsey, where he was also Medical Officer for the Districts of St Martins and St Andrews, Guernsey, and Surgeon for the Hospital at St Peter Port.

Corbould, Henry Francis (1859-1892).Epsom College: 1873-1876

HENRY FRANCIS CORBOULD (1859-1892). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1876] was the son of H. H. Corbould, surgeon, of Tyndale Place, Islington, London. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, and was later appointed Surgeon to the Faraday Cable Expedition (1881). He then emigrated to Demerara, Guyana, where he was a Medical Officer, but died of enteric fever in 1892, aged 33 years.

Corbould, Victor Albert Louis Edward (1866-1933). Epsom College: 1881-1886

VICTOR ALBERT LOUIS EDWARD CORBOULD (1866-1933). M.D. (Brux.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1885.prefect] was the son of E. H. Corbould, an artist, of Kensington. In 1885 he won an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital and later continued his medical education at Brussels University. Following qualification he was appointed Assistant Demonstrator of Physiology at Charing Cross Hospital. He was then appointed Consultant Anaesthetist at the Victoria Hospital for Children, London, and Charing Cross Hospital, and an Examiner for the Central Board. He was previously an Honorary Medical Officer for the Kensington Children’s Hospital.

Corner, Albert (1865-1911).Epsom College: 1879-1885

ALBERT CORNER (1865-1911). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1885. head prefect. Captain of Rugby XV. Wakley Prize] was the son of Dr F. M. Corner, of Poplar, London, and brother of Dr Harry Corner, M.D. [Epsom College 1879-1883]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Forest Gate, East London. He was also Senior Clinical Assistant at the Royal Ophthalmic Hospital, and previously Clinical Assistant at Moorfield’s Hospital.

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Corner, Edred Moss (1873-1950). Epsom College: 1885-1892

Corner, Harry (1864-1945). Epsom College: 1879-1884

HARRY CORNER (1864-1945). M.B., M.D. (London), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1883. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr F. M. Corner, of Poplar, East London, and brother of Elgie Corner [Epsom College 1881- 1885, Dr Albert Corner [Epsom College 1879-1885], and father of Francis William Corner [Epsom College 1906- 1913]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went on to be appointed Consultant Psychiatrist at Bethlem Hospital, London; Medical Superintendent of the Royal Earlswood Institution; Lecturer on mental diseases, neurology and psychiatry at the North-East London Postgraduate College, and Physician to the National Association for the Welfare of the Feebleminded. He was a member of the London Hospital Rugby XV, the United Hospitals and the Kent County Rugby XVs.

Cotman, Harold Hubert (1873-1930).Epsom College: 1884-1892

HAROLD HUBERT COTMAN (1873-1930). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1884-1892. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr J. S. E. Cotman, of Minories, London, and brother of John Sell Cotman [Epsom College 1887-1893], father of Captain DuncanAldred Cotman, R.N. [Epsom College1918-1926], and Harold Peter Cotman [Epsom College 1941- 1947]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital and Aberdeen University, and went into general practice at Chatham, Kent, where he was Medical Officer in Charge of the V.D. Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Rochester, Kent. He was a past Captain of the Aberdeen University Rugby XV, and Captain of the North of Scotland Rugby XV.

Cowan, Frederick Samuel (1852-1908).Epsom College: 1866-1867

FREDERICK SAMUEL COWAN (1852-1908). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1867] was the son of S. B. Cowan, surgeon, of Bath, and brother of Benjamin Conolly Cowan [Epsom College 1865-1867]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital and Vienna. He then went into general practice in Bath, and was appointed Senior Physician at the Eastern Dispensary, and Senior Honorary Medical Officer for the Royal United Hospital, Bath (1882-1891).

Cox, Henry Procter (1873-1931).Epsom College: 1884-1886

HENRY PROCTER COX (1873-1931). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1886] was the son of A. R. Cox, bank manager, of Rugby, and brother of Percy Cox [Epsom College 1884-1886]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and then went into general practice at St Tudy, Cornwall. During First W War he served as a Captain in the Canadian Army Medical Corps (1914-1918). The Epsom College Register (1855-1924) suggests that he emigrated to Canada and lived in Victoria, British Columbia.

Cox, William Alfred Clayton (1874-1944).Epsom College: 1885-1886

WILLIAM ALFRED CLAYTON COX (1874-1944). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1885-1886] was the son of Dr William Cox, of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hartley Wintney, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. He was Chairman of the Aldershot and Basingstoke Division of the British Medical Association 1937-1943.

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Cree, Colonel Edward Russell (1858-1923). Epsom College: 1868-1871

COLONEL EDWARD RUSSELL CREE (1858-1923). R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1868-1870] was the son ofE. H. Cree, a surgeon in the Royal Navy, and brother of Dr William Edward Cree, M.D. [Epsom College 1866-1870]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital and then joined the R.A.M.C. as a surgeon in 1880, before being promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1900, and serving in West Africa, Egypt, India, South Africa and Malta. In 1885, he tookpart in the Sudan Expedition and was awarded the Medal with clasps. He won a Bronze star in South Africa (1899-1900) and took part in the Relief of Ladysmith, Spion Kop and other operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony. He also gained the Queen’s Medal with six clasps, the King’s Medal with two clasps, and was mentioned in dispatches twice. Russell Cree was then appointed Principal Medical Officer for the No.1 General Hospital, Cape Town.

Cree, Percy Kinburn (1855-1885).Epsom College: 1866-1870

PERCY KINBURN CREE (1855-1885). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1866-1870] was the son of E. H. Cree, Royal Navy surgeon, and brother of Dr William Edward Cree, M.D. [Epsom College 1866-1870]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, before joining the Royal Navy. In 1877, he was appointed Assistant Surgeon and served on H.M.S. Turquoise in the Pacific. He left the Royal Navy in 1880 on account of tuberculosis and visited Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia between 1881 and 1885, hoping for a cure. He then returned to England, but diedon board ship as it arrived at the Albert Dock. He was 29 years old.

Cree, William Edward (1853-1939).Epsom College: 1866-1870

WILLIAM EDWARD CREE (1853-1939). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1870] was the son of E. H. Cree, surgeon, Royal Navy, and brother of Colonel Edward Russell Cree, R.A.M.C. [Epsom College1868- 1870]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital and Durham University. After qualification, William Cree joined the Royal Navy as Assistant Surgeon and served on H.M.S. Bellerophon, Flagship, in North America and the West Indies. He served in the Navy for three years before taking up an appointment as Assistant Surgeon at the Central London Ophthalmic Hospital and Central London Throat and Ear Hospital. He later joined his father in general practice at Tavistock, Devon.

Cressy, Arthur Zell Claydon (1862-1933).Epsom College: 1875-1878

ARTHUR ZELL CLAYDON CRESSY (1862-1933). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1875-1878] was the son of W. E. Cressy, surgeon, of Wallington, Surrey, and brother of Dr Charles James Cressy [Epsom College 1875- 1876]. He receivedhis medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wallington, Surrey, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 7th District of the Croydon Union. The Cressy family were medical practitioners in the Wallington district back to the time of the French Revolution. Arthur Cressy founded the Carshalton Cottage Hospital and was Senior Surgeon there from its opening in 1899. He was also largely responsible for the building of the District War Memorial Hospital in 1924. “He was never happy away from his work, and found holidays merely a source of irritation. He was an unforgettable figure in his grey whipcord coat and white hunting stock, with his ruddy complexion and a gold-rimmed monocle.”

Cressy, Charles James (1858-1935).Epsom College: 1875-1876

CHARLES JAMES CRESSY (1858-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1875-1876] was the son of W. E. Cressy, surgeon, of Wallington, Surrey, brother of Dr George John Cressy [Epsom College 1875-1875], and Dr Arthur Zell Claydon

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Cressy [Epsom College 1875-1878]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 3rd District of the Highworth and Swindon Union.

Cressy, George John (1857-1940).Epsom College: 1875-1875

GEORGE JOHN CRESSY (1857-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1875-1875] was the son of W. E. Cressy, surgeon, of Wallington, Surrey, and brother of Dr Charles James Cressy [Epsom College 1875- 1876], and Dr Arthur Zell Claydon Cressy [Epsom College 1875-1878]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went intogeneral practice at Crawley and Three Bridges, Sussex, where he was Honorary Surgeon to Crawley Hospital, the Brighton Railway Company, and the East Sussex Constabulary. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the St John Ambulance Brigade, and previously Surgeon to the Mansfield and Woodhouse Hospitals.

Croft, Professor Edward Octavius (1858-1929). Epsom College: 1868-1878

Crosfield, Arthur Mellor (1872-1952).Epsom College: 1885-1886

ARTHUR MELLOR CROSFIELD (1872-1952). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.R.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1885-1886] was the son of Alfred Crosfield, manufacturing chemist, of West Derby. He received his medical education at Liverpool University and Edinburgh University. He then went into general practice at Belgrave, Leicester. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. at the 5th Northern General Hospital. He was a member of the Leicester Education Committee.

Crouch, Ernest John (1848-1932).Epsom College: 1862-1867

ERNEST JOHN CROUCH (1848-1932). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), F.R.S. (Tasmania) [Epsom College 1862-1867] was the son of John Crouch, F.R.C.S., of Westbourne Park, London. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital. Following medical qualification he emigrated to Tasmania, where he was appointed Government Medical Officer. He was aFellow of the Royal Society of Tasmania.

Cufaude, Frank (c. 1843-1905). [1855 or 1856-1857].Epsom College: 1855 or1856-1857

FRANK CUFAUDE (c. 1843-1905). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1855 or 1856-1857] was the son of W. H. Cufaude, surgeon, of Acle, Norfolk, and brother of Hugh Cufaude [Epsom College 1855-1857]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, where he won the Physiology Prize, and went into general practice at Streatham, SouthLondon. He was previously Medical Officer of Health for the East District of the Blofield Union,

Cuffe, Edward Meade (1856-1924). [1868-1875].Epsom College: 1868-1875

EDWARD MEADE CUFFE (1856-1924). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1875] was the son of Robert Cuffe, surgeon, of Guilford Street, London, and twin brother of Dr Robert Ernest Gilchrist Cuffe [Epsom College 1868-1875]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. He was sometime District Surgeon and Medical Officer at Humansdorp, Cape Colony, South Africa. He served

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as Commissioner of the Jenner Society for the Middlesbrough small-pox epidemic (1898). He was a Fellow of the Balneological and Climatological Society.

Cuffe, Robert Ernest Gilchrist (1856- ? ).Epsom College: 1868-1875

ROBERT ERNEST GILCHRIST CUFFE (born 1856). M.D., .S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1868-1875. Rugby XV] was the son of Robert Cuffe, surgeon, of Guilford Street, London, and twin brother of Dr Edward Meade Cuffe [Epsom College 1868-1875]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. He was at one time, Surgeon for the Home for Gentlewomen, Woodhall Spa; Surgeon for the Hospital for Diseases of Women and Children, Vincent Square, and Surgeon Major for the Central London Rangers. He was a Vice President of the Balneological and Climatological Society.

Culhane, Frederick William Slater (1854-1920).Epsom College: 1865-1873

FREDERICK WILLIAM SLATER CULHANE (1854-1920). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1865-1873. Watts Science Prize. Carr Exhibition] was the son of David Culhane, surgeon, of Dartford, Kent. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Hastings, Sussex, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 2nd and 3rd Districts of the Hastings Union.

Cullen, James Alfred Patrick (1876-1932).Epsom College: 1889-1893

JAMES ALFRED PATRICK CULLEN (1876-1932). M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H. [Epsom College 1889-1893. Jenks Scholarship]was the son of Dr James Cullen, of Airdrie, Lanarkshire. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Runcorn, Cheshire.

Cuolahan, Archibald (1860-1912).Epsom College: 1872-1876

ARCHIBALD CUOLAHAN (1860-1912). M.D. (Chicago) [Epsom College 1872-1876. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Hugh Cuolahan, of Bermondsey, South London, brother of Dr John Herbert Cuolahan [Epsom College 1870-1876], and Frederick Hugh Cuolahan [Epsom College 1875-1875]. He emigrated to the United States, where he attended the University of Chicago Medical School. After qualification he was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Coroner, at Merrill, Wisconsin

Cuolahan, John Herbert (1858-1927).Epsom College: 1870-1876

JOHN HERBERT CUOLAHAN (1858-1927). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1876] was the son of Dr Hugh Cuolahan, of Bermondsey, South London, and brother of Dr Archibald Cuolahan [Epsom College 1872-1876], and Frederick Hugh Cuolahan [Epsom College 1875-1876]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practiceat Bermondsey, South London.

Curling, William (1849-1905).Epsom College: 1857-1862

WILLIAM CURLING (1849-1905). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1857-1862] was the son of Henry Curling, F.R.C.S., of Ramsgate, Kent, and brother of Alexander Whitehead Curling [Epsom College 1857-1859, when he drowned in the River Mole, near Box Hill]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Hove, Sussex. He was previously Surgeon for the Ramsgate Seamen’s Infirmary. He was a J.P. for the

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County of Kent and Cinque Ports.

Cutfield, Arthur (1857-1916). Epsom College: 1868-1877

ARTHUR CUTFIELD (1857-1916). M.A. (Cantab.), B.Sc. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1868-1876. head prefect. Brande Essay, Watts Science, Propert, Martin and Engledue Essay Prizes. Forest Exhibition. Gilchrist Scholarship] was the son of A. B. Cutfield, surgeon, of Tottenham and of Deal, Kent, and father of Alfred Ralph Cutfield [Epsom College 1908-1910], and Hugh Edward Cutfield [Epsom College 1911-1918]. He received his medical education at Christ College, Cambridge, where he gained 1st Class Honours in the Natural Science Tripos, before completing his clinical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He then emigrated to Queensland, Australia, where he served as a Government Medical Officer at Mackay, before returning to Britain where he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Ross, and Surgeon to Ross Hospital.

Dale, Arthur James (1869-1949).Epsom College: 1882-1886

ARTHUR JAMES DALE (1869-1949). M.D., B.S. (Durham) [Epsom College 1882-1886] was the son of Dr John Dale, of Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham, and brother of John Graves Dale [Epsom College 1882-1884]. He received his medical education at Durham University, and went into general practice at Stockton on Tees. He was also Honorary Consultant Surgeon to the Stockton and Thornaby Hospital, Durham.

Danaher, Edward Henry James (1870-1933).Epsom College: 1884-1885

EDWARD HENRY JAMES DANAHER (1870-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1884-1885] was theson of Dr J. W. Danaher, of Plaistow, East London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went intogeneral practice at Rainham, Essex.

Daniell, Charles Henry (1857-1918).Epsom College: 1870-1871

CHARLES HENRY DANIELL (1857-1918). M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870-1871] was the son of A. H. Daniell, surgeon, of Kegworth, Derbyshire, brother of Alfred Horatio Sisson Daniell [Epsom College 1868-1871], and Dr Herbert Edward Daniell [Epsom College 1868-1871]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hull, Lincolnshire.

Daniell, Herbert Edward (1854-1924).Epsom College: 1868-1871

HERBERT EDWARD DANIELL (1854-1924). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1868-1871] was the son of A. H. Daniell, surgeon, of Kegworth, Leicestershire, and brother of Dr Charles Henry Daniell [Epsom College 1870-1871]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Wokingham, Berkshire.

Davey, Ernest Llewellyn (1869-1927).Epsom College: 1883-1886

ERNEST LLEWELLYN DAVEY (1869-1927). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1886. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr R. S. Davey, of Walmer, Kent, and brother of Frederick George Davey [Epsom College 1886-1891]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Walmer, Kent, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Walmer, and Medical Officer of Health for the Eastry Union and Ringwould Division, 2nd St James

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District, Dover Union.

Davies, David Lawford Francis (1874-1903).Epsom College: 1884-1892

DAVID LAWFORD FRANCIS DAVIES (1874-1903). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1892. Carr Prize] was the sonof James Davies, civil servant, of Epsom, and brother of Lewis Cuthbert Davies [Epsom College 1882- 1887], James Davies [Epsom College 1883- ?], and Edward James Llewellyn Davies [Epsom College 1886-1896]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Epsom, Surrey. He die 1903, a 29 years

Davies, John Morgan Lloyd (1856-1927).Epsom College: 1872-1873

JOHN MORGAN LLOYD DAVIES (1856-1927). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1873] was the son of Thomas Davies, merchant, of Cardigan. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Davies, Richard (1854-1888).Epsom College: 1866-1872

RICHARD DAVIES (1854-1888). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1872. Rugby XV] was the son of R. W. Davies, surgeon,of Aston, Warwickshire. He received his medical education at Queen’s College (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He was Medical Officer for the Cheltenham Workhouse. He died in 1888,aged 34 years.

Davison, Thomas Harrison (1859-1930).Epsom College: 1874-1876

THOMAS HARRISON DAVISON (1859-1930). M.D., C.M. (Edin.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1874-1876] was the son of R. S. Davison, surgeon, of Newburn, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Odiham, Hampshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the No. 2 District, Hartley Wintney. He was also Surgeon to the Hampshire County

Deane, Archibald [formerly Mahomed] (1874-1948).Epsom College: 1886-1892

ARCHIBALD DEANE [formerly MAHOMED] (1874-1948). M.B., Ch.B., M.D. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College 1886-1892] was the son of Dr F. H. H. Akbar Mahomed, of Lower Seymour Street, London. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and Aberdeen University, and went into general practice at Abingdon, Berkshire, where he was appointed Physician to the Warren Hospital. He was formerly Senior Clinical assistant at the Brompton hospital. In 1912, he moved toa practice at Eastbourne where he was appointed Surgeon to the Princess Alice Memorial Hospital, and Chairman of the Eastbourne Branch of the British Medical Association (1924-1925). In 1935 he left Eastbourne and took up in general practice in Abingdon.

Denziloe, William Le Gros ( ? -1914).Epsom College: 1859-1859

WILLIAM Le GROS DENZILOE (c. 1846-1914). M.D. (Durham), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Edin.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1859] was the son of Mathew Denziloe, surgeon, of Allington, Dorset. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and Durham University, and went into general practice at Bedford Park,

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Devey, Thomas Valentine (1852-1939).Epsom College: 1867-1868

THOMAS VALENTINE DEVEY (1852-1939). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) & L.M. [Epsom College 1867-1868] was the son of Valentine Devey, surgeon, of Wolsingham, Co. Durham. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Darlington, Co. Durham, where he was District Medical Officer to the Reath Union.

Dixon, Henry Edward (1849-1941).Epsom College: 1863-1865

HENRY EDWARD DIXON (1849-1941). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1865. Sterry Prize] was the son of Henry Dixon, surgeon, of Watlington, Oxfordshire, and brother of Theobald Mathew Dixon [Epsom College 1872- 1874]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Abingdon, Berkshire. He was at onetime Medical Officer for Margate Royal Infirmary.

Dolman, Edgar Winn Fox (1877- c. 1909).Epsom College: 1889-1906

EDGAR WINN FOX DOLMAN (1877- c. 1909). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1896. prefect. Sterry and Harvey Prizes] was the son of Dr A. H. Dolman, of Derby. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital. He then emigrated to Australia where he served as an Ophthalmic Surgeon in Brisbane. He died aged about 32 years. No further details found.

Dow, John Hardman (1868-1928).Epsom College: 1883-1885

JOHN HARDMAN DOW (1868-1928). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1885], parentage not ascertained. He received his medical education at Owen’s College (Manchester University), and went into general practice at St Helens, Lancashire.

Dowse, Thomas Alexander (1875- ? ).Epsom College: 1888-1891

THOMAS ALEXANDER DOWSE (born 1875). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1888-1891] was the son of Dr T.Stretch Dowse, of Welbeck Street, London, and brother of James Douglas Stretch Dowse [Epsom College 1888-1890]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and started his medical career as a Surgeon to the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen. He then entered the Colonial Medical Service as a Government Medical Officer in Fiji, where he was Medical Officer of Health for the Port of Levuka. He later joined the West African Medical Service andwas posted to Seccondee [? Sekondi] on the Gold Coast (Ghana).

Duke, Douglas William (1850-1900).Epsom College: 1860-1866

DOUGLAS WILLIAM DUKE (1850-1900). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Georgetown) [Epsom College 1860-1866] was the son of Dr Allen Duke, M.D., of Chichester, Sussex. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. During the Franco-Prussian War he served as Assistant Surgeon with the International Ambulance (1870), and received the German War Medal with ribbon. He later served as Medical Officer of Health at Cannes (Officier de Santé, Marseilles, France). On returning to England he went into general practice at St Leonard’s-on-Sea, Sussex, where he was Medical Officer of Healthfor Hastings Rural District, and Assistant Surgeon at the East Sussex

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Dukes, Edmund Sprague (1868-1951).Epsom College: 1882-1886

EDMUND SPRAGUE DUKES (1868-1951). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1882- 1886] was the son of Dr M. C. Dukes, of Croydon, Surrey, and brother of Dr Thomas Archibald Dukes [Epsom College 1877-1885].He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Croydon. He emigrated later to New Zealand, and died at Manganui. No further details known.

Dukes, Thomas Archibald (1866-1938).Epsom College: 1877-1885

THOMAS ARCHIBALD DUKES (1866-1938). B.Sc., M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1885. Captain of Rugby XV. Hodgkin Prize] was the son of Dr M. C. Dukes, of Croydon, Surrey, brother of Dr Edmund Sprague Dukes [Epsom College 1882-1886], and father of Bernard Sprague Dukes [Epsom College 1936-1941]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice in Croydon, Surrey, where he was also Medical Officer for the Croydon District of the Croydon Union.

Duncan, Percy James (1866-1933).Epsom College: 1877-1884

PERCY JAMES DUNCAN (1866-1933). M.Sc., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1884. Entrance Scholar. Captain of Rugby XV. Propert Prize. Gilchrist Scholarship] was the son of Dr P. C. Duncan, of Great Marlborough Street, London, brother of Charles Herbert Duncan [afterwards Keston] [Epsom College 1877-1882], and father of Charles Percy Hochee Duncan [Epsom College 1907-1915], and James Robert Norman Duncan [Epsom College 1919-1921]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Golding Scholarship, the Llewellyn Scholarship, and the Governors’ Gold Medal for Clinical Medicine. He then went into general practice at Bournemouth, and was Honorary Medical Officer to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Bournemouth.

Dutton, Edward George (1855-1904).Epsom College: 1869-1872

EDWARD GEORGE DUTTON (1855-1904). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1869-1872] was the son of James Dutton, surgeon, of Hammersmith, London, and father of Royle Sherborne Dutton [Epsom College 1905- 1910]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Plymouth, and later at Kingsteignton, Devon.

Dyer, Henry Geary (1849-1900).Epsom College: 1862-1866

HENRY GEARY DYER (1849-1900). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of Samuel Dyer, surgeon, of Ringwood, Hampshire. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Ringwood, New Forest, and later, at Alton, Hampshire, where he was also an Assistant Medical Officer at the Marsden Hall Lunatic Asylum, and Staff Surgeon for the 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment R.V.

Ealand, Hugh Fawsit (1867-1939).Epsom College: 1882-1886

HUGH FAWSIT EALAND (1867-1939). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1882- 1886. Captain of Rugby XV] was the son of Frederick Ealand, draper, of Bath. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Farnham, Surrey, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for

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the North District, Farnham Union, Honorary Surgeon for Trimmer’s Cottage Hospital, Surrey, and Medical Officer for Farnham Cottage Hospital. He was the first President of the newly formed Old Epsomian

Eames, James Crompton (1850-1930).Epsom College: 1862-1863

JAMES CROMPTON EAMES (1850-1930). M.D. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1862-1863] was the son of T. B. Eames, surgeon, of Stoneclough, Manchester. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Kearsley, Lancs.

Eastes, Frederick (1858-1897).Epsom College: 1871-1876

FREDERICK EASTES (1858-1897). M.B. (Durham), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), M.D. (Durham), L.S.Sc. [Epsom College 1871-1876. prefect] was the son of Sylvester Eastes, surgeon, of Folkestone, Kent, and brother of James Smith Eastes [Epsom College 1860-1865]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital and the Newcastle School of Medicine, and then went into general practice in Folkestone, Kent. He was Honorary Medical Officer for the Victoria Hospital, Folkestone. He died ofdiabetic coma, aged 39 years [this was 23 years before the discovery of Insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best].

Eastes, Thomas (1849-1928). Epsom College: 1862-1868

THOMAS EASTES (1849-1928). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1862-1867. prefect. Gilchrist Scholarship] was the son of Sylvester Eastes, surgeon, of Folkestone, Kent, and brother of James Smith Eastes [Epsom College 1860-1865]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, graduating M.B. with First Class Honours, and in the University of London M.D. Examination he was awarded the Gold Medal. He joined his father’s practice and was also appointed Consultant Surgeon and Radiologist to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, Kent, and was elected President of the South-Eastern Branch of the British Medical Association. He had more than a local reputation and might have been appointed Obstetric Physician at Guy’s Hospital if he had not joined his father’s practice. “For many years he found time for wide reading, and being of regular habits he devoted one hour daily to general literature and a second hour to recent advances in medicine, surgery and midwifery. He was correct and precise to a fault. So long as he was in practice he retained his carriage – although a motor-car would have saved him much time – not because he preferred it, but because he was unwilling to discharge his faithful coachman who had been in his service for so many years.”

Edmonds, Frederic Hermenegildo Millett (1849-1904).Epsom College: 1863-1866

FREDERIC HERMENEGILDO MILLETT EDMONDS (1849-1904). M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of Frederic Edmonds, F.R.C.S., of Croydon, Surrey. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. Although he initially went into general practice at Castletown, Isle of Man, he was appointed later as Government MedicalOfficer for the Leeward Islands and British Guiana.

Edwards, Thomas Richard Charles (1856-1888).Epsom College: 1871-1872

THOMAS RICHARD CHARLES EDWARDS (1856-1888). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1871-1872] was the son of T. E. Edwards, surgeon, of Gloucester Crescent, London. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Harrold, Bedfordshire. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Harrold District ofthe Bedford Union. He died in 1888, aged 32 years. Further details are

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Edye, Major John Simpson (1863-1909). Epsom College: 1877-1880

MAJOR JOHN SIMPSON EDYE (1863-1909). R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1877-1879] was the son of Captain J. E. Edye, R.N., of Stoke, Devon. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Army Staff College, Colchester. He served as a Major in the R.A.M.C., and was appointed Medical Officer to No 1 Section Hospital, Meerut, India. He died in India in 1909, aged 46 years. He was the author of Sport in India and Somaliland, with hints to Young Shikaries.

Elliot, Norman Bruce (1851-1904).Epsom College: 1861-1862

NORMAN BRUCE ELLIOT (1851-1904). L.R.C.P. (Lond.), M.D. (Durham), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.). NORMAN BRUCE ELLIOT (1851-1904). L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., M.D. (Durham), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College1861-1862] was the son of Dr Robert Elliot of Denmark Hill. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed Surgeon to the Camberwell Provident Dispensary, and Physician to the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart. He was also a Barrister-at-law of the Middle Temple.

Ellis, Henry Vause (1847-1891).Epsom College: 1862-1864

HENRY VAUSE ELLIS (1847-1891). M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College 1862-1864] was the son of Phineas Ellis, surgeon,of Crowle, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at Bristol and Aberdeen Universities, and went into general practice at Swansea, Glamorgan, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Western District and Workhouse of the Gower Union, and Medical Officer of Health for Gower R.D.C.

Ellis, Joseph Watson (1853-1940).Epsom College: 1866-1870

JOSEPH WATSON ELLIS (1853-1940). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Brux.) [Epsom College 1866-1866] was the son ofR. S. Ellis, surgeon, of Willingham, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Swavesey, Cambridgeshire. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Swavesey District of the St Ives Union, and a member of the Cambridgeshire County Council.

Elphick, Major Harry William (1865-1906). Epsom College: 1877-1884

MAJOR HARRY WILLIAM ELPHICK (1865-1906). I.M.S., M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877- 1883. prefect. Captain of the Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Martin Prize] was the son of Dr William Elphick of Plaistow, East London, and father of Dr Harry Noel Keyes Elphick, M.C. [Epsom College 1908-1915]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to University College Hospital, and after qualification served as a Major in the Indian Medical Service in Bengal. He took part in the Manipur Expedition (1891), and received the Medal with clasp. He was a member of the Sussex County Rugby XV.

Emson, Alfred (1851-1908).Epsom College: 1864-1865

ALFRED EMSON (1851-1908). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1864-1865] was the son of Alfred Emson, surgeon, of Dorchester, Dorset. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Dorchester, where he was also the Medical Officer for the Dorchester District and Workhouse, Dorchester Union. He served for a short period in the Royal Navy as a surgeon.

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Ensor, Cecil Arthur (1873-1946).Epsom College: 1887-1892

CECIL ARTHUR ENSOR (1873-1946). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1889] was the son of Dr J. A. Ensor, of Tisbury, Wiltshire, and brother of Dr John William Ensor [Epsom College 1885-1889]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Tisbury, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Tisbury R.D.C., and Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Tisbury District and Workhouse.

Ensor, John William (1870-1934).Epsom College: 1885-1889

JOHN WILLIAM ENSOR (1870-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1889. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr J. A. Ensor, of Tisbury, Wiltshire, and brother of Dr Cecil Arthur Ensor [Epsom College 1887-1889]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Birmingham (1899), but in 1911 joined a new practice at Hendon and Golders Green, London. During his time in general practice he saw Hendon develop from a rural village to a borough of over 100,000 inhabitants. He was a member of the Medical Staff of the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Hendon, and Chairman of the Hendon Division of the British Medical Association. On retirement, in 1970, he was presented with a motor car by his patients. He played for the United Hospitals Rugby

Essex, James Rowlands (1849-1926).Epsom College: 1860-1864

JAMES ROWLANDS ESSEX (1849-1926). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1860-1864] was the son of James Essex, surgeon, of Pontypool, South Wales. He received his medical education at Bristol University and University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Pontypool, Monmouthshire, where he was also Surgeon to the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Company; Medical Officer of Health for Panteg, South Wales, and Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel in the 3rd Volunteer Brigade of the South Wales Borderers. He was a J.P. for the County of

Evans, Daniel Cyril (1874-1922).Epsom College: 1889-1893

DANIEL CYRIL EVANS (1874-1922). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1893] was the son of Dr John Evans, of Cardiff, and brother of John Lettis Evans [Epsom College 1891-1893]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Forest Gate, East London.

Fairbank, Fleet Surgeon Christian Beverley (1874-1947). Epsom College: 1888-1893

FLEET SURGEON COMMANDER CHRISTIAN BEVERLEY FAIRBANK (1874-1947). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College1888-1892 Sterry Prize] was the son of Dr Thomas Fairbank of Windsor, Berkshire, and brother of Sir Harold Arthur Thomas Fairbank, D.S.O., O.B.E., F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1888-1893]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and during the First World War served as a Surgeon Commander on H.M.Ss. Vernon, Victory, Hecla and Centurion. No further details known.

Fairbank, Sir Harold Arthur Thomas (1876-1961). Epsom College: 1888-1894

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Farr, Arthur (1874-1953).Epsom College: 1885-1891

ARTHUR FARR (1874-1953). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1891] was the son of Dr Frederick Arthur Farr [Epsom College 1866-1866], and brother of Frederick Harold Farr, L.D.S. [Epsom College 1891-1898]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice in Kensington,

Farr, Ernest (1860-1940).Epsom College: 1870-1873

ERNEST FARR (1860-1940). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870-1873] was the son of Frederick Farr, surveyor, of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and brother of Dr Frederick Arthur Farr [Epsom College 1866-1866], and Dr Joseph James William Farr [Epsom College 1870-1874]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Andover, Hampshire. He was also Medical Officer for Andover Cottage Hospital; Medical Officer for the Andover Rural and Urban Districts, and Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the No 1 District and Workhouse, Andover Union.

Farr, Ernest Augustus (1863-1935). Epsom College: 1876-1880

ERNEST AUGUSTUS FARR (1863-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1876-1879] was the son of S. B. Farr, surgeon, of Andover, Hampshire, and brother of Alexander Farr [Epsom College 1874-1877]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital. He was Medical Officer of Health for Andover, Hampshire for 26 years, as well as Medical Officer to the War Memorial Hospital, Andover, and Mayor of Andover from 1920 to 1923. In 1926 he was given the Freedom of the Borough of Andover (1926). He was a J.P. for the County of Hampshire.

Farr, Frederick Arthur (1851-1916).Epsom College: 1866-1866

FREDERICK ARTHUR FARR (1851-1916). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1866] was the son of Frederick Farr, surveyor, of Dunstable, Hertfordshire, and brother of Dr Joseph James William Farr [Epsom College 1870-1874], Dr Ernest Farr [Epsom College 1870-1870], and father of Dr Arthur Farr [Epsom College 1885-1891], and Frederick Harold Farr, L.D.S.[Epsom College 1891-1898]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Earls Court, Kensington, London.

Farr, Joseph James William (1858-1946).Epsom College: 1870-1874

JOSEPH JAMES WILLIAM FARR (1858-1946). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1874] was the son of Frederick Farr, surveyor, of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and brother of Dr Frederick Arthur Farr [Epsom College 1866-1866], and Dr Ernest Farr [Epsom College 1870-1870]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Kensington, London.

Fenoulhet, James Peter (1859-1914).Epsom College: 1872-1878

JAMES PETER FENOULHET (1859-1914). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1872-1878. Rugby XV] was the son of A. C. Fenoulhet, surgeon, of Wyke Regis, Dorset, and brother of Dr John Henry Fenoulhet [Epsom College 1872-1876]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was then employed by the Union Steam Ship Company as a surgeon aboard the steam yacht ‘Samaria’. He later emigrated to Muizenberg, Cape Colony, South Africa, and died at Durban in 1914. No other details known.

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Fenoulhet, John Henry (1857-1899).Epsom College: 1872-1876

JOHN HENRY FENOULHET (1857-1899). M.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1876] was the son of A. C. Fenoulhet, surgeon, of Wyke Regis, Dorset. He received his medical education at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and St Mary’s Hospital. He died in 1899, aged 42 years. No further details known.

Fentem, Thomas (1870- ? ).Epsom College: 1883-1887

THOMAS FENTEM born 1870). C.M. (Edin.), B.Sc. (Pub.Health), F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1887] was the son of Dr P. S. Fentem, of Bakewell, Derbyshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was then appointed Assistant Demonstrator in Natural History and Pathology at Edinburgh University, and then Resident Medical Officer for the Croydon Borough Hospital for Infectious Diseases. Following this he was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Bakewell and Baslow U.D.C. He was also Honorary Physician for the Bakewell Dispensary, and a Barrister at Law of the Middle Temple. He was a member of the General Council of Edinburgh University.

Fergusson, Reginald Archfield (1858- ? ).Epsom College: 1870-1871

REGINALD ARCHFIELD FERGUSSON (born 1858). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. Edin.) [Epsom College 1870-1871] was the son of Dr W. E.L. Fergusson, of Claremont Square, London. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University. The Epsom CollegeRegister (1855-1905) suggests that he emigrated to Bakersfield, California, USA, but no further details are known.

Fielden, Edward (1871-1949).Epsom College: 1885-1886

EDWARD FIELDEN (1871-1949). M.B., B.S. (Durham) [Epsom College 1885-1886] was the son of Dr Samuel Fielden, of Darlington, County Durham. He received his medical education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Owen’s College, Manchester [Manchester University], and Charing Cross Hospital. He went into general practice at Bracknell, Berkshire.

Fisher, Charles (1876-1907).Epsom College: 1888-1895

CHARLES FISHER (1876-1907). M.D. (Durham), B.S. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1895. prefect. Rugby XV. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Dr George Fisher, of Shere, Surrey, and brother of Dr Edward Fow Fisher [Epsom College 1889-1896]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, achieving Honours in Anatomy, Physiology and Therapeutics. He then went into general practice at Guildford, Surrey.

Fisher, Charles Stuart (1865-1900).Epsom College: 1877-1883

CHARLES STUART FISHER (1865-1900). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1883. Rugby XV. Carr Prize] was the son of Dr C. H. Fisher, of Sittingbourne, Kent, and brother of Dr Henry Holdrich Fisher, M.D. [Epsom College 1875-1880]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. No further details found.

Fisher, Edward Fow (1878-1948). Epsom College: 1889-1897

EDWARD FOW FISHER (1878-1948). M.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.), M.R.C.P. (Edin.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1889-1896. MacFarlane

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Cup. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Dr George Fisher of Shere, Surrey, and brother of Dr Charles Fisher, M.D. [Epsom College 1888-1895]. He entered the London Hospital with an Entrance Scholarship, and from there embarked on a course of postgraduate study at Edinburgh University. Although initially in general practice at Guildford, Surrey, he returned to Edinburgh as a Consultant Gynaecologist at the Royal Public Dispensary, and the Deaconess Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon in the Royal Navy (1914-1918), and was mentioned in dispatches. He was a member of the United Hospitals Athletic team.

Fisher, Henry Holdrich (1861-1934).Epsom College: 1875-1880

HENRY HOLDRICH FISHER (1861-1934). M.D., M.B. (Lond.), .C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1875-1880. prefect] was the son of Dr C. H. Fisher, of Southampton, brother of Dr Charles Stuart Fisher [Epsom College 1877-1883], and father of Surgeon Commander Hubert Holdrich Fisher, R.N. [Epsom College 1912-1916]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Sittingbourne, Kent, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Sittingbourne. He was previously Senior Medical Officer at Pendlebury General Hospital.

Fitzgerald, Gerald Eustace (1863-1912).Epsom College: 1875-1878

GERALD EUSTACE FITZGERALD (1863-1912). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1875-1878] was the son of Dr C. E. Fitzgerald, of Folkestone, Kent. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at King William Street, London. He emigrated later to Grahamstown, South Africa, and died there in 1912.

Fletcher, Rev. George Rory John Welles (1861-1944)Epsom College: 1873-1880

WILLIAM JOHN HARVEY FLETCHER (1858-1914). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1876] was the son of William Fletcher, surgeon, of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at both Manchester and Edinburgh Universities, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Uttoxeter District and Workhouse, Staffordshire, and the Leigh and Sudbury Districts, of the Uttoxeter Union. He was previously Assistant Surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Fletcher, Rev. George Rory John Welles (1861-1944).Epsom College: 1873-1880

REV. GEORGE RORY JOHN WELLES FLETCHER (1861-1944). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873- 1880. prefect] was the son of J. W. Fletcher, surgeon, of Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, where he was subsequently appointed Assistant Demonstrator in Chemistry and Physiology. He then took up an appointment as Resident Medical Officer at the Lock Hospital and Worcester General Infirmary. He was a Corresponding Member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the USA. In 1902, he became a Roman Catholic Priest with a parish at Northfleet, Kent.

Fletcher, William John Harvey (1858-1914).Epsom College: 1873-1876

WILLIAM JOHN HARVEY FLETCHER (1858-1914). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1876] was the son of William Fletcher, surgeon, of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at both Manchester and Edinburgh Universities, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Uttoxeter District and Workhouse, Staffordshire, and the Leigh and Sudbury Districts, of the Uttoxeter Union. He was previously Assistant Surgeon at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

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Flint, Thomas Buxton (1869-1940).Epsom College: 1880-1882

THOMAS BUXTON FLINT (1869-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1882] was the son of Dr W. H. Flint, of Buxton, Derbyshire. He received his medical education at Owen’s College, Manchester (Manchester University), and went into general practice at Buxton. He was also Consulting Physician to the Devonshire Royal Hospital, Buxton, Medical Officer of Health for Buxton U.D.C., and a J.P. for Buxton. “He was one of the earliest medical motorists, and owned his first car at the end of the last [19th] century”.

Folker, Herbert Henry (1864-1925). Epsom College: 1876-1882

Forbes-Winslow, Lieutenant-Colonel Lyttleton Francis [afterwards Winslow] (1871-

1934). Epsom College: 1884-1885

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL LYTTLETON FRANCIS FORBES-WINSLOW [afterwards WINSLOW] (1871-1934). R.A.M.C., L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1884-1885] was the son of L. S. F. Winslow, M.D. of Cavendish Place, London, and brother of Ashton Forbes-Winslow [Epsom College 1884-1885]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and served in the South African War (1899-1901). During the First World War he enlisted as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. No further details known.

Foster, Arthur Allen [afterwards Foster-Clarke] (1870- ? ).Epsom College: 1885-1887

ARTHUR ALLEN FOSTER [afterwards FOSTER-CLARKE] (1870- c. 1948). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1887] was of unknown parentage. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. There are no details known of his medical career or later life.

Foster, Stanley (1867-1952).Epsom College: 1881-1884

STANLEY FOSTER (1867-1952). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1881-1884] was the son of Dr W. F. Foster, of Newport, Isle of Wight, and father of Colonel William Geoffrey Stanley Foster, O.B.E., R.A.M.C. [Epsom College 1916-1919]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Newport, Isle of Wight, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Arreton District, Isle of Wight.

Foster, William (1855-1938).Epsom College: 1870-1870

WILLIAM FOSTER (1855-1938). M.A., M.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1870-1870] was the son of John Foster, F.R.C.S. of Bradford. He received his medical education at St John’s College, Cambridge and Leeds University, and then went into general practice at Shipley, Yorkshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health forShipley U.D.C. (1895-1929), and Senior Consulting Surgeon to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, near Bradford.

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Fothergill, Thomas Prince (c.1845-1910).Epsom College: 1858-1859

THOMAS PRINCE FOTHERGILL (c. 1845-1910). M.D. (Edin.), M.R.CS. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1858- 1859] was the son of Robert Fothergill, surgeon, of Bedale, North Yorkshire. He received his medical education at King’s College, London, Paris University and Edinburgh University. He went into general practice at Bedale, Yorkshire, and also served as Medical Officer for the South District, Bedale.

Franey, Arthur Britten (1867-1944).Epsom College: 1879-1885

ARTHUR BRITTEN FRANEY (1867-1946). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1879-1885. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Edward Franey, of Banbury, Oxfordshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Hadleigh U.D.C., Suffolk. He was also the Medical Officer for Layham District, Corford Union.

Fraser, Archibald Henry (1853-c.1887).Epsom College: 1863-1867

ARCHIBALD HENRY FRASER (1853- c. 1887). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.A.H. (Dublin) [Epsom College 1863-1867] was the son of A. H. Fraser, K.H.P., Surgeon-General, African Medical Service. He received his medical education at the City of Dublin and Rotunda Hospitals, and was appointed Resident Surgical Medical Officer for the City of Dublin Hospital. He wasalso Surgeon Major to the 40th Regiment. He then went into general practice at Witham, Essex, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Witham District of the Braintree Union. He died in about 1887, aged 34 years.

Fuller, Thomas Warberton (1855-1883). Epsom College: 1864-1871

THOMAS WARBERTON FULLER (1855-1883). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1864-1870] was the son of Dr Thomas Fuller of Shoreham, Sussex. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed Consultant Physician at Brighton. He died at the early age of 28 years.

Furnivall, Charles Henry (1842-1888).Epsom College: 1855-1856

CHARLES HENRY FURNIVALL (1842-1888). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1856] was the son of W. H. Furnivall, surgeon, of Graham Street, West London; father of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Hilton Furnivall, C.M.G., R.A.M.C. [Epsom College 1884-1890], John Sydenham Furnivall [Epsom College 1892-1897], Captain Gerald Furnivall [Epsom College 1892-1895], and Osmer Gordon Furnivall [Epsom College 1896-1898]. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, and went into general practice at Welwyn Garden City,

Furnivall, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Hilton (1873-1946). Epsom College: 1884-1891

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CHARLES HILTON FURNIVALL (1873-1946). C.M.G., R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1890. Rugby XV] was the son of Charles Henry Furnivall, a surgeon of Graham Street, West London, and father of Michael Henry Duncan Furnivall, R.N. [Epsom College 1935-1938]. He received his medical training at St Mary’s Hospital, and during the First World War served in the R.A.M.C., being mentioned in dispatches three times. He was appointed Assistant Medical Officer at the Islington Infirmary.

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Gaman, Francis Robert Snuggs (1869-1910).Epsom College: 1881-1888

FRANCIS ROBERT SNUGGS GAMAN (1869-1910). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1888. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Harvey and Brande Essay Prizes. Carr Exhibition] was the son of John Gaman, surgeon, of Hambledon, Hampshire, and brother of Ernest John Gaman [Epsom College 1886-1891]. He won an Open Scholarship to University College Hospital, and after qualification went into general practice at Caistor, Lincolnshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health for Caistor, Medical Officer for the No 1 District and Workhouse of the Caistor Union, and Surgeon for Druid’s Lodge, the Post Office and the Great Central

Gange, Osmund Whitechurch (1868-1921).Epsom College: 1886-1887

OSMUND WHITECHURCH GANGE (1868-1951). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1886-1887] was the son of Dr F. A. Gange, of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Percy Ridley Gange [Epsom College 1887-1888], and Leonard Gange [Epsom College 1895-1901]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Pluckley, Kent.

Gange, Percy Ridley (1871-1946).Epsom College: 1887-1888

PERCY RIDLEY GANGE (1871-1946). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1887-1888] was the son of Dr F. A. Gange, of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Dr Osmund Whitechurch Gange [Epsom College 1886- 1887]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Earlestown, Lancashire.

Genge, George Frederick Saunders (1871- ? ).Epsom College: 1889-1890

GEORGE FREDERICK SAUNDERS GENGE (born 1871). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1890]was the son of Richard Genge, farmer, of Puddletown, Dorset. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, and went into general practice at Andover, Hampshire.

Gibbs, Alfred Napier Godby (1857-1933). Epsom College: 1870-1875

ALFRED NAPIER GODBY GIBBS (1857-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1870-1874. prefect] was the son of Dr J. H. Gibbs of Topsham, near Exeter, Devon, and of Westbury, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at Bristol and St Thomas’s Hospital and was later appointed Consultant Surgeon at the Bristol Eye Hospital, and Surgeon to the Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Gibson, Louis Percival (1864-1946).Epsom College: 1879-1883

LOUIS PERCIVAL GIBSON (1864-1946). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1883. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Science Scholarship] was the son of J. E. Gibson, surgeon, of Cowes, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Cowes, Isle of Wight. He was also an Admiralty Surgeon at Portsmouth; Surgeon to the Frank James Memorial Home (Cowes Cottage Hospital), and the West Cowes Provident Dispensary, Isle of Wight.

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Giles, William Broome (1855-1909).Epsom College: 1869-1870

WILLIAM BROOME GILES (1855-1909). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1869-1870] was the son of P. B. Giles, surgeon, of Staunton-on-Wye, Herefordshire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Staunton on Wye. He gained considerable recognition as a

Gill, Lieutenant-Colonel Clifford Allchin (1878-1916). Epsom College: 1888-1891

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CLIFFORD ALLCHIN GILL (1878-1916). I.M.S., K.H.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1890] was the son of Dr H. C. Gill of York. He received his medical education at University College and Westminster Hospitals. He was Director of Public Health for the Punjab, India, Medical Officer to the 16th Bengal Cavalry, Indian Medical Service at Dera Ishmail Khan, and an Honorary Surgeon to H.M. King George V. In 1928, he published The Genesis of Epidemics and the Natural History of Disease. He died aged 40 years.

Gilmour, Surgeon Commander Robert Thomas (1867-1946). Epsom College: 1882-1885

SURGEON-COMMANDER ROBERT THOMAS GILMOUR (1867-1946). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1882-1884. Rugby XV. Epsom Scholarship in Natural Sciences. Botany Prize] was the son of G. H. D. Gilmour, surgeon, of Andover, Hampshire. He won an Entrance Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Honorary Surgeon and Lecturer at the Alice Memorial Hospital, Hong Kong, after an early career as a Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy.

Gimlette, John Desmond (1867-1934). Epsom College: 1879-1885

JOHN DESMOND GIMLETTE (1867-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1884. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI]was the son of Fleet Surgeon Hart Gimlette. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital where he won the Sievewright Prize for Tropical Medicine. In 1890 John Gimlette joined the medical service of the Federated Malay States, being Resident Surgeon at Pahang (1897-1900) and then at Kelantan from 1909-1921. At the start of the First World War he received a commission in the R.A.M.C. with the rank of Major. He was initially appointed Medical Officer at the Prisoner of War Camp, Dorchester, but was then deployed commanding troops in H.M. Hospital ship ‘Essequibo’. He later joined the German British East African Expeditionary Force as a protozoologist, and after the war returned to Kelantan, but while operating on a coolie, contracted a severe septic infection from which, after a long illness, with the loss of a leg, he eventually recovered. This effectively ended his life-work in Malaya, where “his transparently sincere and sympathetic personality had secured for him the confidence and affection of all, from the Sultan (to whom he was Personal Physician) to the humblest peasant”. He was awarded the 1915 Star, the General Service and Victory Medals. He was the author of a Dictionary of Malay Medical Terms and Myxoedema and the Thyroid Gland (1895).

Godfrey, Graham Philip (1860-1901).Epsom College: 1875-1877

GRAHAM PHILIP GODFREY (1860-1901). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., & L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1875-1877. Rugby XV] was the sonof Thomas Godfrey, surgeon, of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. No other details known.

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Goodchild, Francis (1854-1883).Epsom College: 1869-1871

FRANCIS GOODCHILD (1854-1883). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1869-1871. Rugby XV. MacFarlane Cup. Watts Science Prize] was the son of John Goodchild, surgeon, of Ealing, West London. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Ealing. He di y his own hand, aged 29 years.

Goodhart, Sir James Frederick (1845-1916). Epsom College: 1855-1865

Gooding, Angelo (1872-1960).Epsom College: 1884-1889

ANGELO GOODING (1872-1960). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1889] was the son of Dr Ralph Gooding, of Blackheath, Kent. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, where he won a Surgical Scholarship (1894), and was appointed Assistant Medical Officer for the North-Eastern and South-Western Fever Hospitals. Sometime later heemigrated to Adelaide, Cape Province, South Africa. No further details known.

Goodson, William Henry (1868-1931).Epsom College: 1882-1885

WILLIAM HENRY GOODSON (1868-1931). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1882-1885] was the son ofDr William Goodson, of Leytonstone, Essex. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Prittlewell, Essex.

Gore, William Ringrose (1867-1914).Epsom College: 1879-1882

WILLIAM RINGROSE GORE (1867-1914). M.B., B.Ch. (Dublin), B.A.O., L.M. [Epsom College 1879-1882] was the son of A. A. Gore, surgeon in the Indian Army. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. He went into general practice at Whitchurch, Shropshire, and was Honorary Surgeon to Whitchurch Cottage Hospital.

Grace, Alfred Henry (1866-1916).Epsom College: 1878-1883

ALFRED HENRY GRACE (1866-1916). L.S.A. (Bristol) [Epsom College 1878-1883. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Alfred Grace, of Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at Bristol University, and went into general practice at Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. He was also Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry. Alfred Grace was the brother of W. G. Grace, the famous cricketer, and like him, played for the Gloucestershire County XI.

Gravely, John Gabbitas (1855-1934).Epsom College: 1866-1870

JOHN GABBITAS GRAVELY (1855-1934). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1870] was the son of Thomas Gravely, surgeon, of Cowfold, Sussex, and brother of Dr William Homewood Gravely [Epsom College 1866-1868]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Horsham, where he was Medical Officer of Health for the Horsham Union. He later emigrated to the West Indies where he was appointed Surgeon to the Colonial Hospital,

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Trinidad. He also engaged in general practice at Gran Couva, Trinidad.

Gravely, Ronald Thomas (1865-1905).Epsom College: 1879-1884

RONALD THOMAS GRAVELY (1865-1905). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1884. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was theson of Thomas Gravely, surgeon, of Cowfold, Sussex, and brother of Dr William Homewood Gravely [Epsom College 1866-1868], and Dr John Gabbitas Gravely [Epsom College 1866-1870]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital, but it appears that having qualified, he gave up medical practice and took to tea planting. He died at Silcuri, Cachar, India, in 1905, aged 40 years.

Gravely, William Homewood (1852-1929).Epsom College: 1866-1868

WILLIAM HOMEWOOD GRAVELY (1852-1929). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1868] was the son of Thomas Gravely, surgeon, of Cowfold, Sussex, and brother of Dr John Gabbitas Gravely [Epsom College 1866-1870]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Horsham, Sussex, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 5th and 6th Districts of the Horsham

Grayling, Arthur (1858-1949). Epsom College: 1869-1877

ARTHUR GRAYLING (1858-1949). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1869-1876] was the son of Dr George Grayling of Forest Hill, South London, and brother of George Grayling [Epsom College 1868-1870]. He received his medical training at St George’s Hospital and was later appointed Senior Physician to Sydenham Children’s Hospital, and Senior Medical Officer at the Forest Hill Dispensary.

Grayling, John Francis (1853-1923).Epsom College: 1866-1870

MILES CARR PARTRIGE (1853-1884). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1867-1872. Rugby XV] was the son of W. S. Partrige, apothecary, of Bordesley Green, Birmingham, and father of Miles Wolfe Carr Partrige [Epsom College 1894-1898]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Meriden, Coventry, where he also served as Medical Officer for the Meriden District of the Meriden Union.

Greaves, Frank (1851-1931).Epsom College: 1863-1867

FRANK GREAVES (1851-1931). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1867] was the son of Henry Greaves, surgeon, of Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Upper Holloway, North London, where he was also an Honorary Surgeon for the Holloway Dispensary, and Surgeon for the St Anne’s Maternity Society. He was Vice President of the London and Counties Medical Protection Society, and Vice President and Treasurer of the Incorporated Medical Practitioners Association.

Greensill, Edward Samuel (1851-1924).Epsom College: 1866-1868

EDWARD SAMUEL GREENSILL (1851-1924). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1866-1868] was the son of J. N. Greensill, surgeon, of Great Witley, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Stourport, Worcestershire.

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Grier, Charles Walker Monro (1856-1949).Epsom College: 1869-1870

CHARLES WALKER MONRO GRIER (1856-1949). M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1869-1870] was the son of Charles Grier, surgeon, of Clifton and Mevagissey, Cornwall, and brother of Henry Monro Grier [Epsom College 1869-1870]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Mevagissey, Cornwall. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Mevagissey District of the St Austell Union, and Medical Officer for the Coast Guard at Mevagissey. He was sometime House Physician at

Grieve, Alexander Nathaniel (1862-1922).Epsom College: 1876-1878

ALEXANDER NATHANIEL GRIEVE (1862-1922). M.A., M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College 1876-1878] was the son of A. C. Grieve, surgeon, of Fraserburgh, Scotland. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University. He served in the South African War (1900), and later settled in Barberton, South Africa, where he died in 1922. No further details known.

Griffin, Frederick Thresher (1862-1938).Epsom College: 1873-1878

FREDERICK THRESHER GRIFFIN (1862-1938). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1873-1878. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr R. W. W. Griffin, of Southampton, brother of Dr John Griffin [Epsom College 1879-1878], and Major William Wandby Griffin [Epsom College 1873-1877]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Southampton, where he was Chairman of the Medical Board for the Southampton Area, and Medical Officer to the Southampton Dispensary. During the First World War he was attached to the staff of the military hospital at Highfield. As a member of the Hampshire County Cricket XI he once had the distinction of catching out Dr W. G. Grace in the deep field on the County ground. He was also a member of the Hampshire County Rugby XV.

Griffin, Henry Frederick (1851-1891).Epsom College: 1863-1868

HENRY FREDERICK GRIFFIN (1851-1891). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1868] was the son of Dr John Griffin, of Banbury, Oxfordshire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Ledbury, Herefordshire. He died in 1891, aged 40 years.

Griffin, John (1859-1895).Epsom College: 1870-1878

JOHN GRIFFIN (1859-1895). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1870-1878. Captain of Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr R. W. W. Griffin, of Southampton, and brother of the Rev. Richard Edward Griffin [Epsom College 1871- 1879], Major William Wandby Griffin, R.F.A. [Epsom College 1873-1877], and Dr Frederick Thresher Griffin [Epsom College 1873-1878]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Southampton. He was a member of the Edinburgh University Rugby XV; Captain of the Hampshire County Rugby XV, and a member of both the Scotland Rugby XV and the Wales Rugby XV. He di n 1895, aged 36 years. No further details known.

Griffith, Thomas Nugent (1852-1892).Epsom College: 1866-1867

THOMAS NUGENT GRIFFITH (1852-1892). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.M. (Edin) [Epsom College 1866-1867] was the son of Edward Griffith, surgeon, of Oakley Street, North West London. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Oakley Square, London. He died in 1892, aged 40 years. No further details known.

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Griffiths, John Alban Kendall (1872- ? ).Epsom College: 1885-1890

JOHN ALBAN KENDALL GRIFFITHS (born 1872). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1890] was the son of Dr W. H. Griffiths, of Hinckley, Leicestershire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Knighton, Radnorshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Knighton District of the Knighton Union. He was also Medical Officer of Health for Knighton and Teme R.D.C. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918), in

Grimbly, Richard Henry (1852-1918). Epsom College: 1864-1869

RICHARD HENRY GRIMBLY (1852-1918). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1864-1868] was the son of Richard Grimbly, surgeon, of Banbury, Oxfordshire, and brother of Albert Ernest Grimbly [Epsom College 1864-1867]. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Surgeon to the Newton Abbot Hospital, Devon, and Medical Officer of Health for the Newton Abbot District Union.

Growse, William (1855-1919).Epsom College: 1870-1873

WILLIAM GROWSE (1855-1919). B.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1873. Rugby XV. Captain of Cricket XI. Sterry Prize] was the son of Dr Robert Growse, of Brentwood, Essex. He received his medical education at Pembroke College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Kenilworth, Warwickshire. He was previously Resident Obstetrician at Guy’s Hospital, and Resident Clinical Assistant at the

Gurdon, Edwin John (1853-1927).Epsom College: 1867-1869

EDWIN JOHN GURDON (1853-1927). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Edin.) & L.M. [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of T. G.Gurdon, surgeon, of Boxford, Suffolk, and brother of Charles Goate Gurdon [Epsom College 1856-1860]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Beaumaris, Anglesey. During the First World War he served as Medical Officer in Charge of Troops at Kingsbridge, Devon. After the War he went into general practice at Thetford, Norfolk, and was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Hopton and Hepworth Districts of the ThetfordUnion, and Medical Officer of Health for Guiltcross R.D.

Gwynn, Edward Betton (1866-1936).Epsom College: 1882-1883

EDWARD BETTON GWYNN (1866-1936). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1882-1883] was the son of Dr S. B. Gwynn, of Whitchurch, Staffordshire, and brother of the Rev. William Boulton Gwynn [Epsom College 1881-1888]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Barrowford, Lancashire. He was previously Senior Assistant Surgeon at the Northern Dispensary, Liverpool.

Hadaway, James Herbert (1868-1917).Epsom College: 1880-1883

JAMES HERBERT HADAWAY (1868-1917). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1883] was the son of Dr James Hadaway, of Welbeck Street, London. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Camden Road, North London.

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Hains, Lalande John Carey (1856-1907).Epsom College: 1870-1871

LALANDE JOHN CAREY HAINS (1856-1907). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) & L.M. [Epsom College 1870-1871] was the son of Dr J. P. F. P. Hains, of Totnes, Devon. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Chatham, Kent.

Hale, Edward Rigby Stephenson (1870-1936).Epsom College: 1881-1886

EDWARD RIGBY STEPHENSON HALE (1870-1936). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1883- 1886] was the son of Dr T. F. Hale, of Stavely, Derbyshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Ossett, Yorkshire, where he was also Deputy Medical Officer of

Hall, Henry Acton Noakes (1869-1947).Epsom College: 1883-1886

HENRY ACTON NOAKES HALL (1869-1947). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1886] was the son of Dr H. J. Hall, of Mayfield, and brother of John Noakes Hall [Epsom College 1883-1889]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Rotherfield, Sussex, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Rotherfield District and Uckfield Union.

Hall, John Noakes (1871-1907).Epsom College: 1883-1889

JOHN NOAKES HALL (1871-1907). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1889] was the son of Dr H. J. Hall, of Mayfield, Sussex, and brother of Henry Acton Noakes Hall [Epsom College 1883-1886]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Mayfield, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Mayfield District of the Uckfield Union. He die 1907, a 36 years

Hall, Walter Stanley (1866-1944). Epsom College: 1877-1883

WALTER STANLEY HALL (1866-1944). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1882. Cricket XI] was the son of Frederick Hall, surgeon, of Wragby, Lincolnshire. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Assistant Surgeon at the Southampton Free Eye Hospital. Some time later he was appointed Coroner for the Bradford North District of Shropshire.

Hallett, Henry George Drummond (1868-1917).Epsom College: 1883-1885

HENRY GEORGE DRUMMOND HALLETT (1868-1917). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1885. prefect] was the son of T. H. Hallett, of Bengal. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Superintendent of Leavesden Asylum, Hertfordshire.

Halley, William (1862-1934).Epsom College: 1876-1882

WILLIAM HALLEY (1862-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1882. head prefect] was the son of Dr Alexander Halley, M.D., of Queen Anne Street, London. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Cranleigh, Surrey. He was previously Resident Obstetric Officer at Charing Cross Hospital, and

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a Divisional Surgeon for the Metropolitan Police.

Hall-Wright, Francis Wyllie (1868-1939).Epsom College: 1881-1883

FRANCIS WYLLIE HALL-WRIGHT (1868-1939). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.). [Epsom College 1881-1883] was the son of M. Hall-Wright, surgeon, of Edgbaston, Birmingham. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, Mason’s College (Birmingham University), Edinburgh University and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. In 1897, he joined the Helpman Expedition to the Klondyke area of Canada. The purpose of this expedition was mapping and mineral exploration, but unfortunately the Expedition proved unsuccessful. Francis Hall-Wright then turned his attention to prospecting in the North-West Territory of Australia before his appointment as Colonial Surgeon and Government MedicalOfficer in British Honduras (Belize). Before that he was employed as a Surgeon by the British and African Steam NavigationCompany.

Hamilton, Edward Wallace (1864-1929).Epsom College: 1877-1879

EDWARD WALLACE HAMILTON (1864-1929). M.B., L.R.C.S. (Dublin) [Epsom College 1877-1879] was the son of Dr Edward Hamilton, of Dublin, brother of Dr William Cope Hamilton [Epsom College 1879-1879], John Hamilton [Epsom College 1882-1886], and Robert Wallace Hamilton, a member of the Ireland Rugby XV [Epsom College 1882-1888]. He received hismedical education at Trinity College, Dublin, and went into general practice at Fulham,

Hamilton, Henry Thomas (1855-1921).Epsom College: 1869-1872

HENRY THOMAS HAMILTON (1855-1921). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.R.C.P. (Ire.) [Epsom College 1869-1872. Cricket XI] was the son of Henry Hamilton, surgeon, of Chilham, Kent. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and then wentinto general practice at Chilham, Kent, where he was District Medical Officer for the East Ashford Union.

Hamilton, William Cope (1867-1928).Epsom College: 1879-1879

WILLIAM COPE HAMILTON (1867-1928). L.R.C.P.I. And .M., L.R.C.S.I. and L.M. [Epsom College 1879-1879] was the son of Dr Edward Hamilton, of Dublin, and brother of Dr Edward Wallace Hamilton [Epsom College 1877-1879], John Hamilton [Epsom College 1882-1886], and Robert Wallace Hamilton, who was a member of the Ireland Rugby XV [Epsom College 1882-1888]. He received his medical education at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Dublin City Port Authority, and the Grand Canal Company. He was previously Resident Medical Officer at St Steven’s Hospital, Dublin.

Hankins, George Thomas (c. 1843-1920).Epsom College: 1855-1860

GEORGE THOMAS HANKINS (c. 1843-1920). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1860] was the son of Thomas Hankins, surgeon, of Bengal Place, South-East London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. He then emigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and died there in 1920. He was appointed Honorary Surgeon at the Ear Nose and Throat Department, Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and Examiner in Surgery for Sydney University. H as Secretary of the New South Wales Branch of the British Medical Association.

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Hardcastle, Professor William (1872-1924). Epsom College: 1886-1891

PROFESSOR WILLIAM HARDCASTLE (1872-1924). M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Durham), D.P.H., B.Hy. (Durham) [Epsom College 1886-1890] was the son of Dr Nicholas Hardcastle of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and father of Nicholas Hardcastle [Epsom College 1920-1926]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Scholarship and Medal for Medicine, before completing his medical training at Durham University. He was then appointed Demonstrator in Bacteriology at Newcastle Medical College, and then Senior Medical Officer to Newcastle Dispensary, andMedical Officer to H.M. Prison, Newcastle, before his appointment as Consultant Physician to the Newcastle, and Northumberland War Memorial Hospital. He was then appointed Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Durham University.

Harding, Sir Charles O’Brien (1859-1929).Epsom College: 1869-1877

SIR CHARLES O’BRIEN HARDING (1859-1929). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1869-1877. Rugby XV] was the son of F. J. Harding, surgeon, of Uckfield, Sussex, and brother of the Rev. George Lowdell Harding [Epsom College 1865-1872]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Eastbourne. He was Mayor of Eastbourne (1902-1903; 1915-1920; 1924-1925), J.P. for Eastbourne and a Freeman of the Borough of Eastbourne. He was also a Member of the East Sussex County Council. Sir Charles Harding was a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy; Surgeon to the British Home and Hospital for Incurables, London, and Chairman of the Princess Alice Memorial Hospital. He was also Chairman of the Eastbourne Division of the British Medical Association, President of the Sussex Branch of the British Medical Association, and a Member of the Hampshire County and England Rugby XVs. “Sir Charles Harding will be remembered locally mainly on account of his extraordinary interest in municipal and other public affairs in Eastbourne. His record of service in public life is probably unsurpassed by that of any other medical man.”

Harper, Robert Russell (1854-1924).Epsom College: 1867-1867

ROBERT RUSSELL HARPER (1854-1924). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1867] was the son of Robert Harper, surgeon, of Holbeach, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Holbeach, and later at Hampstead, North London. During the First World War he was Medical Superintendent and Surgeon of the No. 1 Birmingham War Hospital.

Harrison, Henry Frank Egbert (1845-1923).Epsom College: 1860-1863

HENRY FRANK EGBERT HARRISON (1845-1923). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1860-1863] was the son of Francis Harrison, surgeon, of Fareham, Hampshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into generalpractice at Shepherd’s Bush, London, where he was Medical Officer for the 5th District, and Public Vaccinator for the 3rd District, Fulham Green. He was also Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith, London.

Harsant, Joseph George (1861-1914). Epsom College: 1872-1881

JOSEPH GEORGE HARSANT (1861-1914). M.D. (Lond.), B.S., M.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1880. Cricket XI] was theson of William Harsant, chemist, of Epsom, Surrey. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, and then entered general practice at Bournemouth. In 1905, he took the M.R.C.P. Diploma and one year later was appointed Consultant Physician to the Royal Victoria Hospital, and to the Royal National Sanatorium for Consumptives, at Bournemouth, in 1908. He was previously the Resident Medical Officer at the London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest.

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Harvey, Charles William (1851-1918).Epsom College: 1863-1867

CHARLES WILLIAM HARVEY (1851-1918). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1867] was the son of William Harvey, surgeon, of South Petherton, Somerset, and brother of Dr Walter Anstice Harvey [Epsom College 1856-1860]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and the Universities of Paris and Vienna. He was employed as a Surgeon for the P. and O. Steamship Company. During the South African War he was awarded the TransportMedal, and the Order of the Medjidieh 4th Class.

Harvey, Walter Anstice (c.1844-1920).Epsom College: 1856-1860

WALTER ANSTICE HARVEY (c. 1844-1920). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1860] was the son of William Harvey, surgeon, of South Petherton, Somerset, and brother of Dr Charles William Harvey [Epsom College 1863-1867]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Upper Norwood,South London. He was sometime a member of the Medical Examination Board of Tasmania, but no further details are known.

Havens, Edward John (1855-1917).Epsom College: 1870-1874

EDWARD JOHN HAVENS (1855-1917). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870-1874. Rugby XV] was the son of P. C. Havens, surgeon, of Wivenhoe, Essex, and brother of Philip Havens [Epsom College 1861-1862], Rawdon Havens [Epsom College 1874-1878], and Hugh Havens [Epsom College 1874-1879]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Wivenhoe, Essex.

Haward, Frederick Robertson (1844-1913).Epsom College: 1857-1859

FREDERICK ROBERTSON HAWARD (1844-1913). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1857-1859] was the son of Frederick Haward, surgeon, of Halesworth, Suffolk. He received his medical training at St George’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Luton. He died in 1913, in South Africa. No further detalls found.

Hay, Frederick (1848-1916).Epsom College: 1859-1866

FREDERICK HAY (1848-1916). M.D., M.S. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College 1859-1866. prefect. Wakley Prize] was the son of Dr W. B. Hay, of Hull. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University, and went into general practice at Caistor, Lincolnshire. No further details known.

Haynes, Frederick Harry (1845-1935). Epsom College: 1856-1861

FREDERICK HARRY HAYNES (1845-1935). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.R.C.P. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1856-1860. Brande and Bentley Prizes] was the son of J. B. Haynes, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Evesham, Worcestershire, and brother of Ernest Augustus Haynes [Epsom College 1863-1865], Dr Percy Octavius Haynes [Epsom College 1866-1868], and Dr Sydney Walter Haynes, M.D. [Epsom College 1868-1876]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, graduating M.B. with Honours and winning the Bentley Prize. He was initially appointed Senior Physician at the WarnefordHospital, Oxford, but he later removed to Warwickshire where he was appointed Consultant Physician at Leamington. He served as a J.P. for Warwick.

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Haynes, Horace Eyre (1846-1927).Epsom College: 1859-1862

HORACE EYRE HAYNES (1846-1927). V.D., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1859-1862. Cricket XI] was the son of J. B. Haynes, F.R.C.S., of Evesham, Worcestershire, and brother of Dr Frederick Harry Haynes, F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1856-1860]. He won a Senior Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. After medical qualification he entered general practice at Evesham, Worcestershire, but left this in 1900, to establish a home at Brentwood for patients with mental problems. He worked with these patients until 1917, and then returned to Evesham. He was elected Mayor of Evesham (1884-1885); a J.P. for the County of Worcester, and a Lieutenant- Colonel in the Worcestershire Volunteers. He was a Vice President of Epsom College.

Haynes, Percy Octavius (1854-1951).Epsom College: 1866-1868

PERCY OCTAVIUS HAYNES (1854-1951). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1868] was the son of J. B. Haynes, F.R.C.S., of Evesham, Worcestershire, and brother of Dr Frederick Harry Haynes, F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1856-1860], and Dr Horace Eyre Haynes, J.P. [Epsom College 1859-1862]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Birmingham. He later moved to a practice at Urchfont, near Devizes, Wiltshire. He was sometime Ship’s Surgeon for the Marine Society’s vessel, H.M.S. Warspite, and Visiting Surgeon at the South Dispensary, Liverpool.

Haynes, Sydney Walter (1858-1946). Epsom College: 1868-1877

SYDNEY WALTER HAYNES (1858-1946). M.B., C.M., M.D. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1868-1876] was the son of J. B. Haynes, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Evesham, Worcestershire, and brother of Ernest Augustus Haynes [Epsom College 1863-1865]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital and Edinburgh University. He was Senior Consultant Anaesthetistat Birmingham General Hospital, Birmingham Dental Hospital and the Birmingham Eye Hospital.

Hayward, Milward Cecil (1870-1916).Epsom College: 1884-1889

MILWARD CECIL HAYWARD (1870-1916). M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1889] was the son of Henry Hayward, dentist, of Torrington Square, London, and brother of Edwin Leonard Hayward [Epsom College 1888-1889]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and St Mary’s Hospital. He then went into general practice at Abingdon, Berkshire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. with the 3rd Home Counties Field Ambulance, and died of wounds

Heald, George Henry (1848-1935).Epsom College: 1863-1867

GEORGE HENRY HEALD (1848-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1867. Rugby XV] was the son of Samuel Heald, surgeon, of Leeds. He received his medical education at Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds University), and went into general practice at Leeds, where he was also Medical Officer for the N.S.P.C.C., and a Surgeon for the Leeds City Police.

Heane, William Crawshay (1849-1895).Epsom College: 1864-1864

WILLIAM CRAWSHAY HEANE (1849-1895). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1864-1864] was the son of William Heane, surgeon, of Newnham and Cinderford, Gloucestershire, and brother of Henry Winnall Heane [Epsom College 1864-1864]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at

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Cinderford, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 4th District of the Westbury on Severn Union.He died in 1895, aged 46 years.

Heath, Captain Alan Jasper (1869-1900).Epsom College: 1883-1883

CAPTAIN ALAN JASPER HEATH (1869-1900). I.M.S., M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883- 1883] was the son of Christopher Heath, F.R.C.S., of Cavendish Square, London, and brother of Christopher Reginald Walter Heath [Epsom College 1880-1881]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and entered the Indian Medical Service at Bombay with the rank of Captain. He died in 1900, aged 31 years. No further details found.

Heathcote, Ralph George (1859-1936).Epsom College: 1872-1875

RALPH GEORGE HEATHCOTE (1859-1936). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1875] was the son of Ralph Heathcote, surgeon, of Manchester. He received his medical education at Owen’s College (Manchester University), and entered into general practice at Morecambe, Lancashire, but later at West Didsbury, Manchester. He was sometime Assistant Medical Officer for Chorlton United Hospitals.

Hemsted, Rustat Henry (1868-1936).Epsom College: 1882-1885

RUSTAT HENRY HEMSTED (1868-1936). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1885] was the son of Dr Henry Hemsted, of Whitchurch, Hampshire, and brother of Stephen Rustat Hemsted [Epsom College 1894-1901], and Arthur Rustat Hemsted [Epsom College 1901-1907]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and Durham University, and went into general practice at Whitchurch, Hampshire, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Whitchurch District of the Whitchurch Union. He was also Medical Officer for the Whitchurch Workhouse. He emigrated later to Australia, and died there in 1936.

Herbert, William [afterwards Simpson] (1871-1940).Epsom College: 1886-1890

WILLIAM HERBERT [afterwards SIMPSON] (1871-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1890]. His parentage has not been ascertained. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Foulsham, Norfolk, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 3rd District of the Aylsham Union.

Heslop, Frederick Albert (1856-1895).Epsom College: 1869-1872

FREDERICK ALBERT HESLOP (1856-1895). L.R.C.P., L.M., F.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1869-1872] was the son of Robert Heslop, surgeon, of Manchester. He received his medical education at Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities. He then wentinto general practice at Kemerton, Worcestershire, and later at Blackpool, where he was Surgeon to the Blackpool Hospital. He was President f the Fylde Medical Society. He died in 1895, aged 39

Heygate, William Harris (1849-1935).Epsom College: 1863-1864

WILLIAM HARRIS HEYGATE (1849-1935). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1864] was the son of William Heygate, surgeon, of Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital,and went into general practice at Cosham, Hampshire, where he was also the Medical Officer for the Widley and Wymering District of the Fareham Union. He was a Member of the British Medical Psychological Association.

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Heywood, Thomas Walmsley (1861-1929).Epsom College: 1877-1879

THOMAS WALMSLEY HEYWOOD (1861-1929). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Ire.) & L.M., D.P.H., J.P. [Epsom College 1877- 1879] was the son of H. J. Heywood, surgeon, of Pendleton, Lancashire, and brother of Harry Jordan Heywood [Epsom College 1877-1880]. He received his medical education at Owen’s College (Manchester University), and went into general practice at Darwen, Lancashire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918), and was surgeon for the ‘Merton Hall’ and ‘Stentor’ submarines. He was a J.P. for the Borough of Darwen.

Hichens, Frank (1862-1942).Epsom College: 1873-1880

FRANK HICHENS (1862-1942). M.D., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873- 1880. Rugby XV] was the son of J. S. Hichens, surgeon, of Redruth, Cornwall, brother of James Harvey Hichens [Epsom College 1870-1878), and Dr William Cardozo Hichens [Epsom College 1876-1882]. He won an Entrance Science Scholarship to the London Hospital, where he won the Gold Medal in theIntermediate M.B. Examination, and Scholarships in Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry and Surgery. He was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Redruth U.D.C., Cornwall; Medical Officer for the St.Stithian’s District and Public Vaccinator, Redruth Union, and Surgeon to the Cornwall Miner’s Hospital and Hospital for Women. He was also an Admiralty Surgeon and

Hichens, William Cardozo (1864-1915). Epsom College: 1876-1883

WILLIAM CARDOZO HICHENS (1864-1915). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1882. Rugby XV] was the son of J.H. Hichens, surgeon, of Redruth, Cornwall, and brother of James Harvey Hichens, M.A., Head Master, King Edward VII School [Epsom College 1870-1878]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and was later appointed Surgeon to Redruth Hospital, and Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Redruth, Cornwall. He was Captain ofthe London Hospital Rugby XV, the United Hospitals Rugby XV and Cricket XI, and a member of the Kent County Rugby XV.

Hicks, Charles (1863-1907).Epsom College: 1877-1881

CHARLES HICKS (1863-1907). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1877-1881. Rugby XV] was the son of G. D. Hicks, landowner, of Toddington, Bedfordshire. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Horsmonden, Kent.

Hicks, George Beaman (1860-1941).Epsom College: 1872-1876

GEORGE BEAMAN HICKS (1860-1941). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1876. Cricket XI] was the son of G. B. Hicks, surgeon, of Hackney, London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice atHackney, East London.

Hilliard, Harvey (1874-1956). Epsom College: 1888-1890

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Hillier, Robert John (1869-1927).Epsom College: 1881-1886

ROBERT JOHN HILLIER (1869-1927). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1886] was the son of Dr J. T. Hillier, of Ramsgate, Kent, and brother of Richard George Hillier [Epsom College 1884-1886]. He received his medical education at StBartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Sheffield. He was also Senior Anaesthetist at the Jessop Hospital for Women, Sheffield. “His c cteristic thoroughness, care, and accuracy led to his becoming so safe and reliable ananaesthetist that his services were much sought after, especially in difficult cases. He was a perfect exponent of the Shipway method of giving ether, which in his hands, appeared to banish shock even after prolonged and difficult abdominal operations.”

Hobbes, Thomas George Fosbrooke Rice (1851-1919).Epsom College: 1863-1868

THOMAS GEORGE FOSBROOKE RICE HOBBES (1851-1919). L.F.P.S., L.M. (Glas.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1868. Rugby XV] was the son of J. L. Hobbes, surgeon, of Belbroughton, near Birmingham. He received his medical education at Queen’s College (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Sutton Coldfield, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Sutton Coldfield District of the Aston Union, Warwickshire, and Medical Officer for the Jubilee Dispensary, Sutton Coldfield.

Hodges, Herbert Chamney (1860-1922).Epsom College: 1870-1875

HERBERT CHAMNEY HODGES (1860-1922). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1875] was the son of H. B. Hodges, surgeon, of Walton, Hertfordshire, brother of Harold May Hodges [Epsom College 1874-1877], the Rev. AlexanderVaux Hodges [Epsom College 1874-1877], and father of Harold Wardale Hodges [Epsom College 1907- 1812], and Eric Jordan Hodges [Epsom College 1909-1911]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, where he was also the Medical Officer for the 4th District of the Hertford Union. He was Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London.

Hodges, Lieutenant-Colonel Aubrey Dallas Percival (1861-1946). Epsom College: 1870-1878

Hoffmeister, George Bernard (1858-1891). Epsom College: 1873-1878

GEORGE BERNARD HOFFMEISTER (1858-1891). B.Sc. (Lond.), M.A., M.D. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1877. Rugby XV. MacFarlane Cup. Sterry, Brande Essay, Martin and Propert Prizes. Forest Exhibition. Gilchrist Scholarship] was the son of Sir W. C. Hoffmeister, M.D., F.R.C.S., of Cowes, Isle of Wight, and brother of William Hoffmeister, M.V.O., M.D. [Epsom College 1856-1860], John Bates Hoffmeister [Epsom College 1865-1868], and Charles Reginald Hoffmeister [Epsom College 1866-1866]. He was a Scholar and First Prizeman of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and, in the B.A.Examination obtained First Class Honours with special distinction. He was then awarded the Gold Medal in Medical Botany of the Apothecaries’ Society. Further awards included the Shuttleworth Scholarship, University of Cambridge, and the Gilchrist Scholarship, University of London. George Hoffmeister was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital and then continued his medical education in the Universities of Bonn and Vienna. From 1881-1884 he was an assistant master at Epsom College, but later returned to the Isle of Wight where he served as Surgeon to H.M. Queen Victoria and the Royal Family at Osborne. He was a noted athlete who won the 100 and 440 yards at the Intervarsity Athletics Match. Unfortunately he died at the early age of 32, being thrown from his horse and suffering a cerebral

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Hoffmeister, John Bates [afterwards Aubrey] (1850-1930).Epsom College: 1865-1868

JOHN BATES HOFFMEISTER [afterwards AUBREY] (1850-1930). L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1865-1868] was the son of Sir W. C. Hoffmeister, M.D., F.R.C.S., of Cowes, Isle of Wight, and brother of Dr William Hoffmeister, M.D., Surgeon Apothecary to H.M. Queen Victoria [Epsom College 1856-1860], and Charles Reginald Hoffmeister [afterwards Cosway] [Epsom College 1866-1866], and father of Dr Cyril John Robey Hoffmeister [now Aubrey] [Epsom College 1893-1899], and Brigadier Herbert Arthur Reginald Hoffmeister [now Aubrey] [Epsom College 1893-1898]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and later went into general practice at Cowes, Isle of Wight. He was appointed Surgeon to H. M. Queen Victoria in the Isle of Wight, as well as Surgeon to the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Hoffmeister, William (1843-1910). Epsom College: 1856-1861

WILLIAM HOFFMEISTER (1843-1910). M.V.O., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Heidelberg). L.S.A. [Epsom College 1856-1860.prefect. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of Sir W. C. Hoffmeister, M.D., F.R.C.S., of Cowes, Isle of Wight, and brother of Dr John Bates Hoffmeister [Epsom College 1865-1868], Charles Reginald Hoffmeister [1866- 1866], and Dr George BernardHoffmeister, M.D. [Epsom College 1873-1877]. He received his medical training at University College Hospital and Heidelberg University. He was Surgeon Apothecary to H.M. Queen Victoria and the Royal Family at Osborne, Isle of Wight, and Surgeon to the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Hogg, Arthur William (1860- ? ).Epsom College: 1872-1879

ARTHUR WILLIAM HOGG (1860- ? ). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1872-1879. Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Charles Hogg, F.R.C.S. of Aldersgate Street, London, and brother of George Samuel Hogg [Epsom College 1864-1864]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Ealing, West London, where he was also Surgeon for the Ealing Cottage Hospital. He later emigrated to Natal, South Africa. He was a member of the United Hospitals Rugby XV, and the Middlesex County Rugby XV.

Hoggan, Bertram Brooke (1864-1908).Epsom College: 1878-1880

BERTRAM BROOKE HOGGAN (1864-1908). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1878-1880] was the son of William Hoggan, Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets, and brother of Lieutenant Robert Hoggan, R.N. [Epsom College 1865-1865]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University. He emigrated later to Geelong, Victoria, Australia, and died in 1908, aged 44 years.

Holford, Walter Stanley (1866-1934).Epsom College: 1879-1882

WALTER STANLEY HOLFORD (1866-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.D.S. [Epsom College 1879-1882] was the son of J. J. Holford, dentist, of Sutton, Surrey, and brother of Sydney John Holford, L.D.S. [Epsom College 1890-1892], Arthur Frederick Holford [Epsom College 1890-1893], and Frank Hansard Holford [Epsom College 1899-1900]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Sutton, Surrey. He was also a Dental Surgeon for the Belgrave Hospital for Children, and Dental Surgeon for the Sutton Cottage Hospital.

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Hollis, Alfred (1845-1915).Epsom College: 1856-1857

ALFRED HOLLIS (1845-1915). M.D., C.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1857] was the son of Dr C. W. Hollis, of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, and brother of Dr Elphinstone Hollis, M.D. [Epsom College 1864- 1868], and Charles Hoffmeister Hollis [Epsom College 1865-1869]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Yarmouth, Isle of Wight; Civil Surgeon for the Royal Engineers, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, and Admiralty Surgeon and Agent. He was elected President of the Isle of Wight Branch of the British Medical Association.

Hollis, Elphinstone (1850-1932). Epsom College: 1864-1869

ELPHINSTONE HOLLIS (1850-1932). M.B., C.M., M.D. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1864-1868] was the son of Dr C. W. Hollis of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, and brother of Dr Alfred Hollis [Epsom College 1856-1857]. He was Honorary Physician and Surgeon to the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital, and previously Surgeon to the Leckforde Hospital, Alton, Hampshire, andPhysician at the Royal Infirmary, and Resident Surgeon at Chalmer’s Hospital, Edinburgh. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator, Woodbridge, Suffolk, and a Fellow of the Society of Medical

Holyoake, Thomas (c.1844-1906).Epsom College: 1856-1857

THOMAS HOLYOAKE (c. 1844-1906). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1857] was the son of Thomas Holyoake, surgeon, of Kinver, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Worcester.

Hooper, John William Dunbar (1860-1935). Epsom College: 1870-1874

JOHN WILLIAM DUNBAR HOOPER (1860-1935). M.D. (Edin.), L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.). M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1870-1873] was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel W. R. Hooper, C.I.E., I.M.S. of the Bengal Army, and brother of Henry James Thompson Hooper [Epsom College 1872-1873]. He received his medical training at Edinburgh University, after which he emigrated to Australia, where he was appointed Honorary Surgeon to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, where he had such a distinguished medical career that the University of Melbourne named the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology after him.

Houseman, James Gilpin (1859-1912). Epsom College: 1873-1874

JAMES GILPIN HOUSEMAN (1859-1912). M.D., M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1873-1873] was the son of Dr John Houseman of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and brother of Leonard Spensley Houseman [Epsom College 1866-1867]. He receivedhis medical education at Edinburgh University. He was initially an Honorary Physician at Newcastle- upon-Tyne Children’s Hospital, and later, Surgeon to the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Throat and Ear Hospital, and Assistant Surgeon to the Northumberland Eye Infirmary.

Howe, George Bradley (1865-1933).Epsom College: 1877-1880

GEORGE BRADLEY HOWE (1865-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1877-1880] was the son of Dr James Howe, of Stockport, Lancashire, and brother of Frank Howe [Epsom College 1877-1880]. He received his medical education at Manchester University, and went into general practice at Stalybridge, Cheshire, where he was

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Medical Officer of Health, Public Vaccinator and School Medical Officer for Stalybridge. He was also Medical Officer for Ashton-under-Lyne Union, and Chairman of the Hyde Branch of the British Medical Association. He served as a J.P. for the Borough of Stalybridge.

Howell, James Bromley (1858-1937).Epsom College: 1870-1874

JAMES BROMLEY HOWELL (1858-1937). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1874. Rugby XV] was the son of T. S. Howell, surgeon, of Wandsworth, South London, and brother of Dr Thomas Arthur Ives Howell, J.P. [Epsom College 1867-1874]. Hereceived his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wandsworth, South London. He was previously Clinical Assistant at the Brompton Hospital.

Howell, Thomas Arthur Ives (1856-1940).Epsom College: 1867-1874

THOMAS ARTHUR IVES HOWELL (1856-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1867-1874. prefect. Cricket XI] was the son of T. S. Howell, surgeon, of Wandsworth, South London, and brother of Dr James Bromley Howell [Epsom College 1870-1874], Francis Monnington Howell [Epsom College 1871-1874], and John Kyrle Howell [Epsom College 1877- died at school 1879]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wandsworth, where he remained for almost 60 years. He was Honorary Medical Officer to the Bolingbroke Hospital, and Consulting Medical Officer to the Royal Masonic Institute. He was Vice President of the South West London Medical Society, and a J.P.for the County of London.

Hubert, William Arthur 1873-1936).Epsom College: 1886-1890

WILLIAM ARTHUR HUBERT (1873-1936). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1890. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr William Henry Hubert [Epsom College 1859-1863], and brother of Edgar Hamilton Hubert [Epsom College 1888-1893]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Hubert, William Henry (1845-1911).Epsom College: 1859-1863

WILLIAM HENRY HUBERT (1845-1911). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1863. Cricket XI] was the son ofW. A. Hubert, surgeon, of Markyate Street, Hertfordshire. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Billingshurst, Sussex, where he also served as Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinatorfor the Billingshurst, Rudgwick and North West Shipley District of the Horsham Union, Sussex. He was ember o the United Hospitals Cricket XI.

Hudson, James Wasdale (1863-1907).Epsom College: 1878-1882

JAMES WASDALE HUDSON (1863-1937). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1878-1882. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of T. W. Hudson, surgeon, of Bootle, Merseyside. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Carnforth, Cumbria, where he was Medical Officer for the Hodbarrow Friendly Society and Furness Railway Company.

Hughes, Hugh Robert Grey ( ? -1889).Epsom College: 1860-1861

HUGH ROBERT GREY HUGHES ( ? – 1889). L.R.C.P. L.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1860-1861] was the

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son of H. R. Hughes, surgeon, of Bangor, Gwynedd. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Bangor, North Wales.

Hunter, Lieutenant-Colonel George Yeates Cobb (1868-1932).Epsom College: 1881-1886

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GEORGE YEATES COBB HUNTER (1868-1932). I.M.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1886. prefect. Rugby XV. Brande Prize] was the son of Brigadier Surgeon G. Y. Hunter, I.A., and brother of Major General George Douglas Hunter, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., A.M.S. [Epsom College 1876-1879]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and entered the Bengal Medical Service, where he served in civil employment in the Jail Department in the province of Bengal.

Hunter, Surgeon-General George Douglas (1860-1922). Epsom College: 1876-1880

Hyde, Edwin (1875-1935).Epsom College: 1885-1887

EDWIN HYDE (1875-1935). M.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1887] was the son of Deputy Surgeon General J. M. H. Hyde, and brother of Thomas Hyde, Director of Education in Nigeria [Epsom College 1883-1887]. He received his medical education at Clare College, Cambridge and St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Bassett Heath, Southampton. He was sometime Surgeon to the P. and O. Steamship Line.

Hyde, John Knowler (1844-1916).Epsom College: 1855-1860

JOHN KNOWLER HYDE (1844-1916). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1860. Cricket XI] was the son of Edward Hyde, surgeon, of Witney, Oxfordshire, and brother of Dr William Derby Hyde [Epsom College 1856- 1862]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Senior Anatomy Medal, and went into general practice at Earl’s Barton, Northamptonshire. He was also Medical Officer of Health and Surgeon for Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, and Medical Officer for the Earl’s Barton District of the Wellingborough Union.

Hyde, William Derby (1846-1915).Epsom College: 1856-1862

WILLIAM DERBY HYDE (1846-1915). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1862. Brande Good Conduct Prize]was the son of Edward Hyde, surgeon, of Witney, Oxfordshire, and brother of Dr John Knowler Hyde [Epsom College 1855 or 1856-1860]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital. After medical qualification he was appointed Prosector and Demonstrator in Anatomy at Charing Cross Hospital. He then went into general practice at Witney, Oxfordshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health for Witney. He was the ‘Holder of the long distance tricycle record (153,507 miles).’

I’Anson, Welby (1953-1938).Epsom College: 1866-1870

WELBY I’ANSON (1853-1938). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1866-1870] was the son of Dr T. K. I’Anson, of Whitehaven, Cumbria, brother of Frank Leonard I’Anson [Epsom College 1872-1875], and Brian Walker I’Anson [Epsom College 1876-1878]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Whitehaven, Cumbria. He was also Visiting Surgeon at the Whitehaven Infirmary, Cumberland, and an Admiralty Surgeon and Agent.

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Jackson, Edward (1846-1924). Epsom College: 1858-1864

EDWARD JACKSON (1846-1924). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1858-1863] was the son of Dr T. H. Jackson of Darlington, County Durham, and brother of Charles Hays Jackson [Epsom College 1861-1867]. He received his medical training at St George’s Hospital and Durham University, after which he was appointed Prosector of Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. He was then appointed Surgeon to Darlington Hospital and the Darlington Children’s Hospital, CountyDurham. He was an Honorary Associate of the order of St. John of

Jackson, Francis Edward (1850-1884).Epsom College: 1861-1866

FRANCIS EDWARD JACKSON (1850-1884). M.D. (Aberdeen), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861- 1866. Rugby XV] was the son of Francis Jackson, surgeon, of Chertsey, Surrey. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital where he won the Hichens Prize (1871), and then at Aberdeen University. He went into general practice at Longsight, Manchester, but later joined the Colonial Medical Service. He emigrated to the Straits Settlements (Malaysia), where he served as a Surgeon and Honorary Magistrate for the Civil Service. He died at the early age of 34 years. No further details known.

Jackson, Francis Seymour (1869-1935).Epsom College: 1883-1888

FRANCIS SEYMOUR JACKSON (1869-1935). M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1888. Rugby XV. Captain of CricketXI. MacFarlane Cup. Forest Exhibition. Watts Science Prize] was the son of F. M. Jackson, merchant, of Altrincham, Greater Manchester. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital and went on to Owen’s College (Manchester University). He entered general practice at Wilmslow, Cheshire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918) at a Base Hospital in France.

James, Ernest William (1869-1958).Epsom College: 1881-1887

ERNEST WILLIAM JAMES (1869-1958). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1887] was the son of Dr Arthur James,of Forest Hill, South London. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, where he was awarded the Clinical Prize for Surgery. He went into general practice at Hingham, Norfolk, and remained there for 55 years. He was also Assistant Medical Officer and Pathologist at the Kent County Asylum, Maidstone; Medical Officer of Health for the Mitfordand Launditch Union, and Chairman of the East Norfolk Division of the British Medical Association in 1928-1929. He was President of the Norfolk and Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Jeaffreson, Dudley (1876- ? ).Epsom College: 1886-1894

DUDLEY JEAFFRESON (born 1876). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1886-1894. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son Dr J. B. Jeaffreson, surgeon, of Highbury, North London, and brother of Dr John Leslie Jeaffreson [Epsom College 1875-1881]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Waltham Abbey, Essex. He was previously Medical Officer in Charge of the Ministry of Pensions Neurological Clinic at Northampton. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918) in Italy.

Jeaffreson, John Leslie (1864-1941).Epsom College: 1875-1881

JOHN LESLIE JEAFFRESON (1864-1941). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1875-1881]

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was the son of J. B. Jeaffreson, surgeon, of Highbury, North London., and brother of Dr Dudley Jeaffreson [Epsom College 1886-1894]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Durham University, and went into general practice at Blisworth, Northamptonshire and later, at Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Jeffree, Frank (1863-1938).Epsom College: 1876-1878

FRANK JEFFREE (1863-1938). M.D. (Durham), A.K.C., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1876-1878] was the sonof John Jeffree, F.R.C.S. of Clapham Park, London. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital and Durham University, and then went into general practice at Clapton Square, London, and served as Clinical Assistant at the Central Throat and Ear Hospital, London. He was sometime Visiting Surgeon at Stockport

Jenkins, Arthur William (1871-1931).Epsom College: 1884-1891

ARTHUR WILLIAM ENKINS (1871-1931). B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1891. prefect. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Dr Evan Jenkins, of Llansawel, Carmarthenshire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and then went into general practice at Hinckley, Leicestershire, where he was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for Hinckley U.D.C., Leicestershire, and Medical Officer for Hinckley Cottage Hospital.

Jervis, Arthur (1863-1932).Epsom College: 1875-1878

ARTHUR JERVIS (1863-1932). M.D. (Durham), B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1875- 1878. Senior and Junior Scholarships] was the son of Dr Thomas Jervis, J.P. of Connaught Square, London, brother of the Rev. John Jervis [Epsom College 1872-1878], and Thomas Jervis [Epsom College 1872-1877]. He received his medical educationat St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Rugby, Warwickshire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918), on Hospital Ships in the English Channel and in the Mediterranean. At one time he was Surgeon for the P. & O. Steamship Company.

Johnson, Francis (1850-1900).Epsom College: 1864-1868

FRANCIS JOHNSON (1850-1900). M.R.C.S., L.K.A.C.P. (Ire.) [Epsom College 1864-1868] was the son of Thomas Johnson, surgeon, of Bassingham, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

Johnson, Philip (1862-1951).Epsom College: 1875-1877

PHILIP JOHNSON (1862-1951). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1875-1877] was the son of William Johnson, solicitor, of New Inn, Pontypool, Torfaen. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. He was appointed Surgeon to the Union Castle Line Steamship Company, and Surgeon to the Leyland Line Steamship Company. He was then appointed Principal Medical Officer for the Bolivar Railway Company, Venezuela. On returning to England he was appointed Medical Officer for the Dolton District of Devonshire.

Johnson, William Boyter (1853-1916).Epsom College: 1863-1868

WILLIAM BOYTER JOHNSON (1853-1916). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1868] was the son of Henry Johnson, surgeon, of York Road, South-East London, and brother of Francis Johnson [Epsom College 1873- 1875]. He

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received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice in Northumberland Avenue, London.

Johnstone, William (1854-1939).Epsom College: 1865-1871

WILLIAM JOHNSTONE (1854-1939). L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1865-1871] was the son of John Johnstone, surgeon, of Russell Street, Liverpool. He won an Entrance Scholarship to University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Birkenhead, Cheshire.

Jones, Arthur Bassett (1868-1935). Epsom College: 1884-1888

ARTHUR BASSETT JONES (1868-1935). M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), F.S.A. [Epsom College 1884-1887. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Dr Morris Jones of Aberystwyth, Wales, and brother of Richard Llewellyn Jones [Epsom College 1886-1887]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, where he won the Silver Medal for Therapeutics, and took First Class Honours for Medicine in the M.B. Examination. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918). After the War he was appointed Consultant Surgeon to Aberystwyth Infirmary and the Cardiganshire General Hospital. He served as Coroner for Aberystwyth and North Cardiganshire.

Jones, Arthur Crosby Brett (1854-1936).Epsom College: 1865-1869

ARTHUR CROSBY BRETT JONES (1854-1936). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1865-1869] was the son of Dr Edward Jones, of Sydenham, South London. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Chatham, Kent.

Jones, Charles Trickey (1849-1923).Epsom College: 1864-1867

CHARLES TRICKEY JONES (1849-1923). L.R.C.P.I. [Epsom College 1864-1867] was the son of Dr C. R. Jones, of Torrington, Devon, and brother of Dr Francis Edward Jones [Epsom College 1861-1866]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Ilfracombe, Devon.

Jones, Edward Shirley (1870- ? ).Epsom College: 1886-1889

EDWARD SHIRLEY JONES (born 1870). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1889] was the son of E. W. Jones, produce broker, of Hoylake, Cheshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and wentinto general practice at Hoylake.

Jones, John Day (1845-1926).Epsom College: 1861-1863

JOHN DAY JONES (1845-1926). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861-1863] was the son of Dr C. R. Jones, of Torrington, Devon, and brother of Dr Charles Trickey Jones [Epsom College 1864-1867], and George Stawell Jones [Epsom College 1867-1871]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. It is stated in the Epsom College Register (1855-1924) that Dr Jones was resident in New Zealand from 1876, but the Medical Directory records that he was in general practice in Liverpool in 1903. No further details are known.

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Jones, Thomas Caldwell Litler [later Litler-Jones] (1873- ? ). Epsom College: 1888-1890

THOMAS CALDWELL LITLER JONES [now LITLER-JONES] (born 1873). F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1889] was the son of E. W. Jones, a produce broker of Hoylake, Cheshire, and brother of Dr Edward Shirley Jones [Epsom College 1886-1889]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and then embarked on an extremelyvaried career. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon at Liverpool Royal Infirmary, but then served as a Surgeon with the South African Field Force (1899-1902), and was Honorary Surgeon to the Welsh Hospital in Pietersmaritzburg, South Africa. After serving as a Major in the R.A.M.C., he worked in India, where he was appointed Plague Officer in Bombay. He was Master of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers (1932), and retired to Jersey with the hereditary title of Esnouf (St Martins).

Jones, William Ernest (1867-1957). Epsom College: 1882-1885

Keele, David (1870-1945). Epsom College: 1884-1888

DAVID KEELE (1870-1945). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1887] was the son of Dr G. T. Keele of Highbury, North London. He was the father of Dr George William Keel [Epsom College 1912-1918], Professor Cyril Arthur Keele, F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1918-1923], and Dr Kenneth David Keele, F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1923- 1927]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at the Islington Dispensary.

Keer, George Edwards (1851-1901).Epsom College: 1863-1865

GEORGE EDWARDS KEER (1851-1901). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College (1863-1865; re-entered 1866-1868] was theson of George Keer, surgeon, of Wickham Market, Suffolk, and brother of Dr John Cordy Keer [Epsom College 1867-1873], Frederick William Keer [Epsom College 1873-1875], and James Cordy Keer [Epsom College 1879-1884]. He rec d his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wickham Market, Suffolk, where he was also Medical Officer for Wickham Market District and Workhouse, Plomesgate Union.

Keer, John Cordy (1855-1941).Epsom College: 1867-1873

JOHN CORDY KEER (1855-1941). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1873. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of George Keer, surgeon, of Wickham Market, Suffolk, and brother of Dr George Edwards Keer [Epsom College 1863-1868]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wickham Market, Suffolk, where he remained for 65 years. He was also Medical Officer of Health for Plomesgate Rural District, Suffolk, for 40 years; Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Wickham Market District, Plomesgate Union, Suffolk, and Medical Officer forthe No 8 District of the Woodbridge Union, Suffolk. He was Captain of the Guy’s Hospital Rugby XV.

Kellett, Orme Stirling James (1873-1935).Epsom College: 1887-1889

ORME STIRLING JAMES KELLETT (1873-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1889. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr R. G. Kellett, of Halstead, Essex. He received his medical education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and the London Hospital. He went into general practice at Victoria Park, London, but later joined the British Honduras Medical Service, and was resident in Belize.

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Kemp, William (1862-1950).Epsom College: 1878-1881

WILLIAM KEMP (1862-1950). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1878-1881. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr E. W. Kemp, of Normanton, Yorkshire, and brother of Herbert Lindley Kemp [Epsom College 1878-1882]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Castleford, Yorkshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Castleford U.D.C., and a Factory Surgeon for the Castleford District.

Kennard, Charles Poole (1865-1945). Epsom College: 1877-1882

CHARLES POOLE KENNARD (1865-1945). M.D. (Edin.), M.B., C.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877- 1881] was the son of T. A. Kennard, surgeon, of Highworth, Wiltshire, and brother of Tom Atherton Kennard [Epsom College 1875-1881], and Percy Kennard [Epsom College 1882-1885]. He received his medical training at Edinburgh University, and was appointed Government Medical Officer, on the Essequibo Coast and the East Coast of Demerara, British Guiana. “The Kennard estate spawned by the doctor’s agricultural interests sprawled to over 1,200 hectares of cattle, coconut and rice lands. In addition to his outstanding research into tropical diseases, especially malaria, for which he was awarded the Davson Centenary Gold Medal in 1923, Charles Kennard turned to breeding race horses…the family name is enshrined in the Kennard Memorial Turf Club, 22 miles from New

Kennard, David Gerald (1871-1944).Epsom College: 1887-1888

DAVID GERALD KENNARD (1871-1944). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1888. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr David Kennard, of Lambourne, Berkshire. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, and went into general practice at Faringdon, Berkshire, where he was Honorary Surgeon to Faringdon Cottage Hospital, and Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Faringdon District of the Faringdon Union. The Epsom College Register for 1855-1924 gives his residence as Port Said, Egypt, but no details are known.

Kenny, Ernest Hamilton (1870-1933).Epsom College: 1881-1886

ERNEST HAMILTON KENNY (1870-1933). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1881-1886] was the son of Dr J. H. Kenny, of Birmingham. He received his medical education at Owen’s College (Manchester University), and went into general practice at Heaton Mersey, Manchester. He was also Surgeon to the American Line Steamship Company. During First War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918).

Kent, Charles Arthur (1867-1948). Epsom College: 1878-1886

CHARLES ARTHUR KENT (1867-1948). M.D. B.Sc., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1878-1885. prefect. Brande, Propert and Watts Science Prizes] was the son of Dr J. G. Kent of Kingston-on- Thames, and brother of John Shelley Alexander Kent [Epsom College 1879-1880]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to University College Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Consultant Physician at Dulwich.

Kerswill, John Bedford (1843-1926).Epsom College: 1858-1859

JOHN BEDFORD KERSWILL (1843-1926). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.R.C.P. (Edin.), F.L.S. [Epsom College 1858- 1859] was the son of R. W. P. Kerswill, surgeon, of St Germans, Cornwall. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice in Norbury, South London. He was a Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London,

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and previously Medical Officer of Health for St Germans R.D.C.

Kidd, Archibald (1868-1937).Epsom College: 1879-1887

ARCHIBALD KIDD (1868-1937). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1887] was the son of Dr R. R. Kidd, of Norwich, and brother of Herbert Alfred Kidd [Epsom College 1879-1881], and father of Dr Humphry Bohun Kidd [Epsom College 1938-1942]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Gravesend, Kent, where he was also Assistant Medical Officer to the Port of London Sanitary Authority. He was at some time Medical Officer of Health at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Kidd, Harold Andrew (1864-1929). Epsom College: 1878-1884

HAROLD ANDREW KIDD (1864-1929). C.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1883. prefect. Captain of the Rugby XV. Captain of the Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup. Elocution, Hodgkin and Wakley Prizes] was the son of Dr H. A. Kidd ofCalcutta, brother of Herbert Alfred Kidd [Epsom College 1879-1881], and father of Dr Henry Andrew Kidd, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1917-1921]. Harold Kidd was then awarded an Open Science Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital, where he won the Ophthalmic Prize. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the R.A.M.C. (1915-1918), in charge of the Chichester War Hospital. After the War he was appointed Medical Superintendent to the West Sussex County Asylum, Chichester, and later as Senior Medical Officer of Cane Hill

Kirkhouse, George (1860-1894).Epsom College: 1872-1879

GEORGE KIRKHOUSE (1860-1894). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1879. Rugby XV] was the son of George Kirkhouse, surgeon, of Pontardawe, Llangwick, Glamorgan. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Pershore, Worcestershire. He died at Pershore, in 1894, aged 34 years.

Kite, Edwin Whitfield Dawson (1861-1917).Epsom College: 1876-1879

EDWIN WHITFIELD DAWSON KITE (1861-1917). M.B. (Durham), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1876- 1879] was the son of W. J. Kite, surgeon, of West Bromwich, West Midlands, and brother of William Stuart Kite [Epsom College 1871-1874]. He received his medical education at Durham University and won a Scholarship to Queen’s College, Birmingham. He was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Wortley, West Yorkshire, and Assistant Surgeon to Birmingham General Hospital.

Knight, Frederick Charles Rienzi Malins (1872-1923).Epsom College: 1886-1888

FREDERICK CHARLES RIENZI MALINS KNIGHT (1872-1923). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1888] was the sonof Dr C. F. Knight, of Brixton Road, South London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Claremont Square, London, where he was Medical Officer for the 5th District of the Holborn Union, and Medical Officer for the Great Western Railway.

Knight, Henry Ernest (1866-1927). Epsom College: 1880-1885

HENRY ERNEST KNIGHT (1866-1927). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1884. prefect] was the son of Dr H. J. Knight of Rotherham, Yorkshire, and the brother of the Rev. Arthur Cecil Knight, Headmaster of King

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Edward VI School, Stratford-on-Avon [Epsom College 1890-1894], and father of Dr Ronald Henry Knight, M.D. [Epsom College 1916-1921], and Robert Cecil Knight [Epsom College 1925-1930]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at Rotherham Hospital, and Chairman of the Rotherham Branch of the British Medical Association (1909-1926). In 1912-1913 he was elected President of the Sheffield Medical Society. He also served as a J.P. for the Borough of Rotherham.

Knowles, Frederick (c.1844-1871).Epsom College: 1856-1860

FREDERICK KNOWLES (c. 1844-1871). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1860] was the son of E. Y. Knowles, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Farnham, Surrey.

Knox, James Jenkinson (1866-1895).Epsom College: 1880-1883

JAMES JENKINSON KNOX (1866-1895). M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880- 1883. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr John Knox, of Bakewell, Derbyshire, and brother of Dr John Edmund Knox [Epsom College 1883-1886]. He received his medical education at Downing College, Cambridge and St. Mary’s Hospital. He died in 1895, aged 29 years. At Cambridge he was a member of the University Soccer XI. No further details known.

Knox, John Edmund (1869-1932).Epsom College: 1883-1886

JOHN EDMUND KNOX (1869-1932). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1883-1886] was the son of Dr John Knox, of Bakewell, Derbyshire, and brother of Dr James Jenkinson Knox [Epsom College 1880-1883]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for East and West Molesey U.D.C., Surrey, and Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Molesey District of the Kingston Union. He was also Honorary Surgeon for the East Molesey and Hampton Court Hospitals, and Medical Superintendent of the West Molesey Isolation Hospital.

Lake, George Robert (1844-1922).Epsom College: 1858-1860

GEORGE ROBERT LAKE (1844-1922). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1858-1860] was the son of John Lake, licensee of the Warwick Arms Hotel, Warwick. He received his medical training at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Gloucester Terrace, London. He was Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London.

Lane, Frederick Herbert (1858-1926).Epsom College: 1872-1877

FREDERICK HERBERT LANE (1858-1926). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1877. head prefect. Hodgkin Prize. Carr Exhibition] was the son of Henry Lane, surgeon, of Stratford-on-Avon. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarshipto University College Hospital, where he won the Silver Medal for Surgery. He was appointed prosector of anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons, and then went into general practice at Burford, Oxfordshire. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Witney Union, and sometime Surgeon for Burford Cottage Hospital.

Lang, Arthur Joseph (1864-1930).Epsom College: 1878-1882

ARTHUR JOSEPH LANG (1864-1930). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1882. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son ofDr John Lang, of Southport, Lancashire, and brother of Dr George Herbert Lang, M.D. [Epsom College 1878-1882]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, where he was awarded the Gold Medal in Midwifery. He

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emigrated to Jansenville, Cape Colony, South Africa, and died there in 1930. No further details known.

Lang, George Herbert (1862-1916).Epsom College: 1878-1881

GEORGE HERBERT LANG (1862-1916). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1881. prefect] was the son of Dr John Lang, of Southport, Lancashire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, where he won the Silver Medal for Chemistry. He was appointed Assistant Medical Superintendent at the St Pancras Infirmary, as well as Obstetric and Surgical Assistant at University College Hospital. Some time later he was appointed Senior Assistant Medical Superintendent at the St Pancras Infirmary. He later emigrated to Jansenville, Cape Colony, South Africa, and died there in 1916.

Lanphier, Charles William (1870-1899).Epsom College: 1887-1889

CHARLES WILLIAM LANPHIER (1870-1899). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1889. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Dr Richard Lanphier, of Alford, Lincolnshire, and brother of Richard Austen Lanphier [Epsom College 1882-1887]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital. He died in South Africa in 1899, aged 29 years. Further details not known.

Lansdown, Robert Guthrie Poole (1863-1924). Epsom College: 1880-1883

ROBERT GUTHRIE POOLE LANSDOWN (1863-1924). M.D. (Durham), B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1882] was the son of Dr J. P. Lansdown of Clifton, Bristol, and grandfather of John Robert Poole Lansdown, R.N. [Epsom College 1938-1943], Dr Peter Francis Poole Lansdown [Epsom College 1939-1940], and Michael Guy Poole Lansdown [Epsom College 1944-1948]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, Bristol and Durham Universities. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C., on the staff of the 2nd Southern General Hospital, Bristol. He was then appointed Lecturer in Surgery at Bristol University, and Consultant Surgeon, Bristol General Hospital. Other appointments included Chairman of the Medical Board of Bristol University, Dean of the Medical School, Bristol University, and President of the Bristol Branch of the British Medical Association (1915-1918). He was President of the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society (1918-1919), and he represented Bristol General Hospital on the Court of Bristol University. In 1883 he received the Bronze Medal of the Royal Humane Society for his rescue of a lady drowning in the sea.

Lathbury, Arthur Edward Anthony (1868-1904).Epsom College: 1880-1880

ARTHUR EDWARD ANTHONY LATHBURY (1868-1904). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1868] was the son of Dr T. A. Lathbury, of Tabernacle Row, London. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Finsbury Square, London. He was Cholera Medical Officer for the St Luke’s District, London. He died in 1904, aged 36 years. No further details known.

Lawrence, Arthur Spead (1868-1895).Epsom College: 1884-1885

ARTHUR SPEAD LAWRENCE (1868-1895). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1885] was the son of Dr A. G. Lawrence, of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, and brother of Major William Lyttleton Lawrence, D.S.O. [Epsom College 1886-1891]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital. He died as the result of a riding accident at Chepstow,in 1895. He was aged 27 years.

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Lawrence, Henry Gwynne (1870-1944). Epsom College: 1884-1890

HENRY GWYNNE LAWRENCE (1870-1944). M.B., M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1889. prefect. Rugby XV (1887-1889). Brande, Engledue Essay and Watts Science Prizes] was the son of Dr A. G. Lawrence of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, and brother of Dr Arthur Spead Lawrence [Epsom College 1884-1885]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital, where he took First Class Honours in the M.B. Examination. In due course, he won the Gold Medal inthe M.D. Examination, and a University of London Scholarship in Medicine, having taken 1st Class Honours in Obstetrics and Medicine. After working as a Demonstrator in Anatomy at St Mary’s Hospital, and a Clinical Assistant at the Brompton hospital, he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Chepstow, Monmouthshire. During the First World War he servedas Principal Medical Officer on the Hospital Ship ‘Liberty’ (1914-1915), and then Physician to the Endsleigh Palace Hospitalfor Officers, London (1915-1918).

Ledgard, William Edward (1846-1906).Epsom College: 1858-1862

WILLIAM EDWARD LEDGARD (1846-1906). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1858-1862] was the son of Joe Armitage Ledgard, surgeon, of Wetherby, Yorkshire, and brother of Henry Joe Ledgard [Epsom College 1860-1862]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, where he was also Surgeon for the Clergy Daughters and Orphans School at Casterton, Westmorland.

Lee, Herbert Grove (1840-1909) Epsom College: 1855-1858

HERBERT GROVE LEE (1840-1909). M.D. (St Andrew’s), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1855-1857. He was the first prefect to be appointed at the College. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of Richard Lee, a surgeon, of Thame, Oxfordshire, brother of Dr Timothy Wood Lee [Epsom College 1860-1863], and father of Dr Sidney Herbert Lee [Epsom College 1881-1883]. He received his medical training at St Andrew’s University, and was subsequently appointed Dean of the Royal Manchester School of Medicine (now Manchester University

Lee, Sidney Herbert (1866-1955).Epsom College: 1881-1883

SIDNEY HERBERT LEE (1866-1955). B.A., M.B., Ch.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1883. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Herbert Grove Lee, M.D., Dean of the Manchester Medical School [Epsom College 1855-1858]. He received his medical education at Downing College, Cambridge, and the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Teddington, Middlesex. He was surgeon to the Teddington Cottage Hospital.

Lee, Timothy Wood (1846-1920). Epsom College: 1860-1864

TIMOTHY WOOD LEE (1846-1920). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1860-1863] was the son of Richard Lee, surgeon, of Thame, Oxfordshire, and brother of Dr Herbert Grove Lee, Dean of the Manchester Medical School [Epsom College 1855-1857]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and then emigrated to Australia, becoming a Government Medical officer at Wollongong, New South Wales, where he was appointed Surgeon to the Albert Memorial Hospital. He was also Government Medical Officer and Medical Referee for the Commonwealth.

Leigh, William ( ? -1895). Epsom College: 1858-1860

WILLIAM LEIGH (18?? - 1895). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1858-1859] was the son of H. T. Leigh, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Chiswick, West London, and brother of Robert Leigh [Epsom College 1857-1862]. He received his medical

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training at St George’s Hospital, where he was appointed as an Anaesthetist.

Leonard, Henry Armstrong (1858-1942).Epsom College: 1871-1877

LEONARD HENRY ARMSTRONG (1858-1942). B.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1871- 1877. Captain of the Rugby XV. Propert Prize] was the son of Leonard Armstrong, surgeon, of Newton Abbot, Devon. He won a Science Scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge, and completed his medical training at St Mary’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Leslie, Edward James Louis (1848-1936).Epsom College: 1861-1866

EDWARD JAMES LOUIS LESLIE (1848-1936). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.M. [Epsom College 1861-1866] was the son of Louis Leslie, surgeon, of Alton, Hampshire, and brother of Dr Louis Gordon Leslie [Epsom College 1861-1866]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

Leslie, Louis Gordon (1848-1936).Epsom College: 1861-1866

LOUIS GORDON LESLIE (1848- c. 1900). M.R.C.S. & L.M. (Edin.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861-1866] was the son of Louis Leslie, surgeon, of Alton, Hampshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Tenby, Pembrokeshire.

Lever, Frederick (1847-1916).Epsom College: 1855-1866

FREDERICK LEVER (1847-1916). B.Sc. (Hons.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), M.B., B.S. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1866. head prefect. Brande Essay and Engledue Prizes] was the son of Benjamin Lever, surgeon, of Blakesley, Northamptonshire. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, where he was the Sands-Cox Scholar, and passed the B.Sc. examination with Honours in Physiology and Materia Medica. He went into general practice at Harrogate, and was President of the Harrogate Medical Society on two occasions.

Levick, George Kenny (1868-1931).Epsom College: 1882-1883

GEORGE KENNY LEVICK (1868-1930). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1883] was the son ofDr George Levick, of West Ham, East London, brother of Dr Percy Levick [Epsom College 1886-1892], and father of Dr Percy George Levick [Epsom College 1914-1920), and Dr Richard Edward Kenny Levick [Epsom College 1921-1928]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, taking First Class Honours in anatomy in the M.B. Examination. He then went into general practice at Havant, Hampshire, where he was also the local Medical Officer of Health.

Levick, Percy (1873-1918).Epsom College: 1886-1892

PERCY LEVICK (1873-1918). B.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1886-1892. prefect. Captain of Cricket XI. Wakley, Propert and Watts Science Prizes] was the son of Dr George Levick, of West Ham, London, and brother of Dr George KennyLevick [Epsom College 1882-1883]. He was a Scholar of Jesus College Cambridge, and completed his medical training at King’s College Hospital, where he won the Gold Medal for Medicine. He then went into general practice at Guildford, Surrey, where he also Honorary Medical Officer at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. He was accidentally killed at the early age of 45 years, while serving as a Captain with the R.A.M.C. in France, when his horse slipped and fell,

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throwing him under a lorry. He was a member of the Cambridge University

Lewis, Charles Mortimer (1862-1910).Epsom College: 1862-1880

CHARLES MORTIMER LEWIS (1862-1910). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1880. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was theson of Dr C. F. Lewis, of Henfield, Sussex, and brother of Dr Frederick Lewis [Epsom College 1877-1884]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Haslemere,

Lewis, Frederick (1866- ? ).Epsom College: 1877-1884

FREDERICK LEWIS (born 1866). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1877-1884. Rugby XV. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of Dr C. F. Lewis, of Henfield, Sussex, and brother of Dr Charles Mortimer Lewis [Epsom College 1876-1880]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, where he had been awarded an Entrance Scholarship. He then went into general practice at Henfield, Sussex, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 6th District of the Steyning Union, Sussex.

Ley, Henry James (1860-1936). Epsom College: 1873-1878

HENRY JAMES LEY (1860-1936). O.B.E., M.D. (Edin.), M.B., C.M., F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1877. Rugby XV] was the son of Richard Ley, surgeon, of South Molton, Devon, and brother of John William Ley, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1863-1866]. He received his medical training at the London Hospital and Edinburgh University, and was appointed Resident Surgeon at Birmingham General Hospital, and then Surgeon to the Red Cross Hospital, Christchurch.

Ley, John William (1848-1933). Epsom College: 1863-1867

JOHN WILLIAM LEY (1848-1933). F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of Richard Ley, surgeon, of North Molton, Devon, and brother of Dr Henry James Ley, O.B.E. [Epsom College 1873-1877]. He received his medical training at the London Hospital where he was later appointed Clinical Assistant in the Department of Surgery. He was thenappointed Resident Surgeon at Poplar Hospital, East London, before his definitive appointment as Medical Superintendentand Surgeon to Newton Abbot Hospital, Devon.

Lightfoot, Fleet Surgeon William Spencer (1853-1908). Epsom College: 1865-1871

FLEET SURGEON WILLIAM SPENCER LIGHTFOOT (1853-1908). R.N., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1865- 1870] was the son of William Lightfoot, surgeon, of Harwell, Berkshire, and brother of Henry Fletcher Lightfoot [Epsom College 1868-1871], and John Frederick Lightfoot [Epsom College 1870-1873]. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s Hospital. After qualification he joined the Royal Navy and served as Fleet Surgeon, and Deputy Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets (from 1904). During the Turco-Russian War (1877-1878) he was a surgeon with the British National Aid Society and the surgeon on H.M.S. Decoy at the bombardment of the Alexandria Forts (1882), receiving the medal with clasp and the Khedive’s bronze star. He later served in operations in the Eastern Sudan (1884), receiving an additional clasp.

Lilly, John Hoyland (c.1846-1897).Epsom College: 1858-?

JOHN HOYLAND LILLY (c. 1846-1897). L.R.C.P. (Edin), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1858- ? ] was the son of J. W. Lilly, surgeon, of Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. He received his medical education at Glasgow University. He was initially

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Superintendent of the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, and Physician Superintendent of the City of Glasgow Fever Hospital. He then entered general practice at Bitterne, Southampton, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 4th District of the Stoneham Union. [There a curio anomaly! The Epsom College Register (1855-1924) states that John Lilly died at the College in 1860, but the later Register (1855-1954) gives the date of death as 1897].

Lindsay, William Joseph (1871-1938). Epsom College: 1886-1888

WILLIAM JOSEPH LINDSAY (1871-1938). M.B.E., M.A., M.D. B.Ch. (Cantab.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1886-1887] was the son of the Rev. Thomas Lindsay of Castle Ellis rectory, Co. Wexford. He received his medical education at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital. He served as a Surgeon in the South African War (1899- 1902), and was awarded the medal with three clasps; and from 1914 until 1919, as a Lieutenant Ophthalmic Surgeon, at Southwark Hospital, with the R.A.M.C. From 1916 until 1920, he was Ophthalmic Surgeon at the 4th London General Hospital.

Llewellyn, Ernest Evan (1861-1939).Epsom College: 1874-1875

ERNEST EVAN LLEWELLYN (1861-1939). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1874-1875] was the son of Dr Ll. Llewellyn, of Whitechapel Road, East London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital and Edinburgh University. He went into general practice at Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, and was Medical Officer of Health for Ramsey, Huntingdonshire U.D.C.

Lloyd, David (1849-1911).Epsom College: 1858-1866

DAVID LLOYD (1849-1911). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1858-1866] was the son of David Lloyd, surgeon, of Hinton Waldrist, Berkshire, and brother of Edward Lloyd [Epsom College 1866-1868], John Lloyd [Epsom College 1868-1873], and Herbert Lloyd [Epsom College 1876-1882]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Shanklin. He died at Adelaide, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa in 1911.

Lockwood, Benjamin Stuart (1864-1947).Epsom College: 1878-1881

BENJAMIN STUART LOCKWOOD (1864-1947). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1878-1881. Cricket XI] was the son of Joseph Lockwood, of Kirkburton, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Holbeck, Leeds. He was previously Assistant Medical Officer at the University Infirmary, Leeds.

Long, Sydney Herbert (1870-1939). Epsom College: 1884-1889

SYDNEY HERBERT LONG (1870-1939). M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.D. (Cantab.), L.S.A., F.Z.S. [Epsom College 1884- 1888] was the son of Dr Frederick Long of Wells-on-Sea, Norfolk, and brother of the Rev. Frederick Percy Long [Epsom College 1879-1887]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College Cambridge, and University College Hospital, where he won the Fellowe’s Silver Medal for Medicine. He was Consultant Physician at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, the Jenny Lind Hospital for Children, Norwich, and Medical Officer of Health for St Faith’s R.D.C. At the Annual Meeting of the British Medical Association at Ipswich (1900) he was Secretary of the Section of Pathology. Sydney Long was responsible for securing the recognition of Cley and Scolt Head as nationally important nature reserves. He was Founder of the Norfolk Naturalist’s Trust (1926) and Secretary of the Trust for twenty-four years.

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Longbotham, George Francis (1870-1958).Epsom College: 1885-1887

GEORGE FRANCIS LONGBOTHAM (1870-1958). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1885-1887. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr G. L. Longbotham, of Middlesbrough, and brother of Dr William Ferrand Longbotham [Epsom College 1891-1891], James Stansfeld Longbotham [Epsom College 1891-1892], and Joseph Currer Busfeild Longbotham [Epsom College 1891-1892]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and then went into general practice at Middlesborough, North Yorkshire. He was viously Surgeon at Catterick Military Hospital.

Lovegrove, Arthur Charles Adams (1863-1943).Epsom College: 1872-1874

ARTHUR CHARLES ADAMS LOVEGROVE (1863-1943). M.D. (Durham), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1874] was the son of Dr Charles Lovegrove, of Sevenoaks, Kent. He received his medical education at the Western Hospital, and then went into general practice at Ripon, Yorkshire. He was at sometime Surgeon for the Ocean Steamship Company on the vessels ‘Britannia’, ‘Deucalion’, and ‘Telemon’.

Lovell, Francis Ottley (1846-1916).Epsom College: 1860-1863

FRANCIS OTTLEY LOVELL (1846-1916). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1860-1863] was the son of Francis Lovell, surgeon, of Chelmsford, Essex, and brother of Roger Alfred Lovell [Epsom College 1870-1875]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at St John’s Wood, London, where he was also Senior Surgeon at the St John’s Wood Provident Dispensary.

Lowdell, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles George Walton (1855-1945). Epsom College: 1870-1873

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CHARLES GEORGE WALTON LOWDELL (1855-1945). D.S.O., I.M.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1872] was the son of Charles Lowdell, surgeon of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Medical Service,

Lowe, Charles Henry (1849-1926).Epsom College: 1862-1866

CHARLES HENRY LOWE (1849-1926). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1862-1866. Rugby XV] was the son of George Lowe, surgeon, of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and brother of Walter George Lowe, V.D., F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1862-1865]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Burton-upon-Trent.

Lowe, Walter George (1848-1934). Epsom College: 1862-1866

WALTER GEORGE LOWE (1848-1934). V.D., M.B., M.D. (Lond.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1862-1865. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of George Lowe, surgeon, of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and brother of Dr Charles Henry Lowe [Epsom College 1862-1866]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was later appointed Consultant Surgeon at Burton-on-Trent Infirmary. He was President of the Staffordshire Branch of the British Medical Association (1886, and in 1909), and President of the Midland Medical Society (1898-1899). Surgeon-Colonel, 2nd North Staffordshire Volunteer Regiment. He was a Magistrate and J.P. for Burton-on-Trent.

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Lucas, William Freer (1870-1893).Epsom College: 1883-1888

WILLIAM FREER LUCAS (1870-1893). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1888. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Brande G.C. and Wakley Prizes] was the son of William Lucas, farmer, of Petworth, Sussex, and brother of Richard ClementLucas, T.D. [Epsom College 1888-1890]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholar to the Middlesex Hospital, where he won theSenior Broderip Scholarship and the Lyell medal for surgery. William Freer Lucas was Resident Medical Officer at the Middlesex Hospital when he died of diphtheria contracted from one of his patients at the early age of 23 years. “In administering chloroform during tracheotomy, the child coughed up into his face. Lucas developed diphtheria four days afterwards. The disease spread to his lungs and terminated fatally in ten days”. His parents endowed the Freer Lucas Entrance Scholarship to the Middlesex Hospital in memory of him.

Lucy, Sidney Herbert Reginald (1868-1950). Epsom College: 1878-1886

SIDNEY HERBERT REGINALD LUCY (1868-1950). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1885. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr William Lucy of Bristol. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital and Bristol University, and was subsequently appointed State Surgeon at Pahang, Straits Settlements (Malaysia), and Principal Civil Medical Officer for theStraits Settlements.

Lupton, Harry (1852-1918).Epsom College: 1867-1869

HARRY LUPTON (1852-1918). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of Sackville Lupton, surgeon,of Thame, Oxfordshire, and brother of Sackville Lupton [Epsom College 1864-1872]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Stratford-on- Avon. He was also appointed Senior Surgeon at the Stratford-on-Avon Infirmary; Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Alveston District and Workhouse of the Stratford-on-Avon Union, and Surgeon to the Great Western Railway. He was the author of ‘Lays of the Chase’ (Vinton, 1900).

MacCarthy, Alexander Bremner (1873-1930).Epsom College: 1884-1892

ALEXANDER BREMNER MacCARTHY (1873-1930). M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1884-1892] was the son of Dr D. A. MacCarthy, of Bridport, Dorset. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and then went into general practice at Bridport, where he also served as Honorary Medical Officer for Bridport Cottage Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C., on the Somme (1917).

Mackinlay, James Grosvenor (1843-1900). Epsom College: 1856-1861

JAMES GROSVENOR MACKINLAY (1843-1900). F.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1860] was the son of Dr John Mackinlay, of Isleworth, Middlesex, and brother of John Mackinlay [Epsom College 1858-1862]. He received his medical training at Charing Cross Hospital. He initially entered general practice but, in 1876 was appointed Surgeon to the Western Ophthalmic Hospital. In 1879, he was appointed Surgeon to the Royal Eye Hospital and, in 1881 he became Senior Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital. He was previously Resident Medical officer at Charing Cross Hospital, and an original Fellow and Member of Council of the Ophthalmological Society.

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Maclean, Colonel Fitzroy Beresford (1855-1928).Epsom College: 1865-1867

COLONEL FITZROY BERESFORD MACLEAN (1855-1928). R.A.M.C., A.M.S., L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1865-1867] was the son of Andrew Maclean, Inspector General of Army Hospitals, and brother of Donald Grant Maclean [Epsom College 1865-1868]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. He served initially as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C. and later as a Colonel in the A.M.S. No futher details known.

Mair, Ludovic William Darra (1866-1912). Epsom College: 1881-1884

LUDOVIC WILLIAM DARRA MAIR (1866-1912). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1883. prefect. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Dr R. S. Mair of Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London, and brother of Colonel Robert John Byford Mair, C.M.G. [Epsom College 1881-1940], Brigadier-General George Tagore Mair, C.M.G., D.S.O. [Epsom College 1885-1941], Reginald Sydney Mair [Epsom College 1891-1891], and Frank Ernest Mair [Epsom College 1891-1891]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and graduated M.B. with Honours in Medicine. He was appointed Medical Inspector with His Majesty’s Local Government Board. He was previouslyMedical Officer of Health for Croydon.

Major, Arthur Cundell (1866-1941).Epsom College: 1876-1881

ARTHUR CUNDELL MAJOR (1866-1941). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1881] was the son of Dr H. P. Major, of Hungerford, Berkshire. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Reading, Berkshire, where he was also Surgeon to the Reading Dispensary. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918). He later emigrated to Proctor, British Columbia No further records found.

Mallam, William Prior (1846-1928).Epsom College: 1859-1864

WILLIAM PRIOR MALLAM (1846-1928). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1859-1864] was the son of Richard Mallam, surgeon, of Kidlington, Oxford. He won an Exhibition to Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed House Physician and then Obstetric Registrar. From there he entered general practice at Shepherd’s Bush, London, and served also as Medical Officer at Wormwood Scrubs Prison. He emigrated later to Australia, where he set up in general practice at Belair, South Australia. He died there in 1928.

Manby, Edward Petronell (1864-1929). Epsom College: 1876-1881

EDWARD PETRONELL MANBY (1864-1929). B.A., M.D. (Cantab.), B.Ch., D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1876- 1880] was the son of Frederick Manby, surgeon, of East Rudham, Norfolk, and brother of Sir Alan Reeve Manby, M.V.O., Physician extraordinary to King George V [Epsom College 1859-1864], and Frederick Edward Manby, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1857-1861]. He received his medical training at Christ’s College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer to the Ministry of Health, and Assistant Medical Officer of Health for Liverpool. He was at the same time an Examiner in Public Health for London, Liverpool and Leeds Universities, and a Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. “Manby knew more about Poor Law medical work than almost any other medical man in existence, and therefore the fact that he has been lost to the service is nothing less than a national misfortune, more especially in view of the coming into operation on April 1st next of the Local Government Act, 1929”.

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Manby, Frederick Edward (1844-1891). Epsom College: 1857-1862

FREDERICK EDWARD MANBY (1844-1891). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1857-1861. Cricket XI] was the son of Frederick Manby, surgeon, of East Rudham, Norfolk, brother of Sir Alan Reeve Manby, K.C.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.S., Physician Extraordinary to King George V [Epsom College 1859-1864], John Henry Manby [Epsom College 1864-1867], William Frederick Manby [Epsom College 1864-1867], Dr Herbert Lynsey Manby [Epsom College 1866-1872], and Dr Edward Petronell Manby, M.D. [Epsom College 1876-1880]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital and was appointed Surgeon to the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire General Hospital. He also served as Medical Officer of Health for Cannock R.D.C. and Wolverhampton Borough, and Surgeon Major in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Edward Manby was the Mayor, and an Alderman of Wolverhampton, a J.P. for Wolverhampton, and a Member of the Council of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Branch of the British Medical Association (1874-1883). He founded the Wolverhampton Branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and assisted in the formation of the Wolverhampton Nursing Institution as a

Manby, Herbert Lynsey (1855-1883).Epsom College: 1866-1872

HERBERT LYNSEY MANBY (1855-1883). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1866-1872] was the son of Frederick Manby, surgeon, of East Rudham, Norfolk, and brother of Dr Frederick Edward Manby, F.R.C.S., J.P. [Epsom College 1857-1861], and Sir Alan Reeve Manby, K.C.V.O. M.D., F.R.C.S., Physician Extraordinary to H. M. King George Vth [Epsom College 1859-1864]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Brewood, Staffordshire. While conducting a post-mortem examination, under a coroner’s order, he accidentally cut his thumb and fatal septicaemia developed. He was only 28 years old.

Manby, Sir Alan Reeve (1848-1925). Epsom College: 1859-1865

Mansell, Arthur Rodney (1872-1946).Epsom College: 1886-1889

ARTHUR RODNEY MANSELL (1872-1946). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1886-1889] was the son ofCaptain W. A. Mansell, R.N. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at South Norwood, London

Marks, Charles Ferdinand (1852-1941). Epsom College: 1866-1868

CHARLES FERDINAND MARKS (1852-1941). M.D. (Galway), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.M.R.C.P.I., J.P. [Epsom College 1866- 1867] wasthe son of Dr A. H. Marks of Dublin. He received his medical training at Queen’s University, Galway. After general practice in Ireland, New Zealand and England, Charles Marks emigrated to Queensland, Australia (1879), where he was appointed Surgeon to the Royal Brisbane and Lady Bowen Hospitals. From 1882-1894 he was a member of the Central Board of Health, and from 1882-1912 he was a member of the Queensland Medical Board, being elected President from 1910-1912. He was President of the Queensland Branch of the British Medical Association in 1897, and a J.P. for Queensland. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Queensland Defence Force and Commandant of the 6th Australian General Hospital, Brisbane. From 1888-1922 he was a member of the Legislative Council. In 1927 he became a Foundation Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. “He had a fine sense of humour and was beloved by patients even though his word was law. Fond of old and new devices, he was among the first to own a motor car and refrigerator, and often tinkered with his

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Marks, Edward George Keighley (1854-1904).Epsom College: 1866-1867

EDWARD GEORGE KEIGHLEY MARKS (1854-1904). M.D., M.Ch. (Ire.), L.R.C.S.I., L.M.R.C.P.I. [Epsom College 1866- 1867] was the son of Dr A. H. Marks, of Dublin, and brother of Charles Ferdinand Marks, M.D. [Epsom College 1866-1867]. He received his medical education at the Royal University of Ireland, Dublin, and then went into general practice at Dublin, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator, Dublin. He later emigrated to Australia where he was employed as a Surgeon at the Herberton and Aramac Hospitals, Queensland, Australia. No fu r details known.

Marriott, John (1861-1905).Epsom College: 1877-1879

JOHN MARRIOTT (1861-1905). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1879] was the son of the Rev. W. A. Marriott, of Leicester. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice atNorthampton. He died in 1905, aged 44.

Marsack, Arthur Ernest (1859-1934).Epsom College: 1871-1878

ARTHUR ERNEST MARSACK (1859-1934). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1871-1878. Rugby XV] was the son of Blackall Marsack, surgeon, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Edinburgh University. He then went into general practice at Tunbridge Wells, where he was also Surgeon Captain to the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. He emigrated later to New Zealand, where he heldthe appointment of Honorary Physician to the Auckland Hospital and Medical Officer to the Jubilee Institute for the Blind.

Marshall, Edward William (1860-1926).Epsom College: 1875-1877

EDWARD WILLIAM MARSHALL (1860-1926). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1875-1877] was the son of Edward Marshall, surgeon, of Mitcham, Surrey. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Mitcham, Surrey, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the No 6 District of the Croydon Union, Surrey.

Marshall, Francis John (1842-1911).Epsom College: 1856-1861

FRANCIS JOHN MARSHALL (1842-1911). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1861. head prefect. Brande, Hodgkin and Sterry Prizes] was the son of F. H. Marshall, surgeon, of Moulton. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and was appointed Resident Chloroformist at St Mary’s Hospital, and later as Resident Medical Officer at St George’s Hospital.

Mason, Hugh Herbert (1847-1914).Epsom College: 1863-1865

HUGH HERBERT MASON (1847-1914). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1863-1865] was the son of William Mason, surgeon, of Burton-on-Trent. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and entered general practice at Barking, Essex, where he was also the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham U.D.C. He was a Member of the Society of Medical Officers of Health and the Sanitation

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Mason, John Wallis Barron (1854-1930).Epsom College: 1869-1871

JOHN WALLIS BARRON MASON (1854-1930). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Brux.) [Epsom College 1869- 1871] was the son of J. W. Mason, surgeon, of Regent’s Park, London, and father of Dr Charles Leslie Mason [Epsom College 1907-1912]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, where he won the Senior Broderip Scholarship. After medical qualification he was appointed Resident Obstetric Assistant at the Middlesex Hospital, and then went into generalpractice at Regents Park, London. He was a member of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Mason, Philip Brookes (c. 1844-1903).Epsom College: 1856-1858

PHILIP BROOKES MASON (c. 1844-1903). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), F.L.S., J.P. [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of William Mason, surgeon, of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He received his medical training at University College Hospital, where he won the Atkinson-Morley Surgical Scholarship, and the Filliter and Longridge Exhibition. For a time he was Senior Demonstrator in Anatomy at University College, and then went into general practice at Burton-on-Trent, wherehe was also Surgeon to the Burton-on-Trent Infirmary. He was a J.P. for Burton-on- Trent.

Master, Henry Hugh (1852- ? ).Epsom College: 1865-1866

HENRY HUGH MASTER (1852- ? ). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.M. [Epsom College 1865-1866] was the son of Alfred Master, surgeon, of Norwich. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went general practice in Ixworth, Suffolk, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for Thingoe Union. No further information could be found.

Mathews, Sidney Harvey Robert (1854-1936).Epsom College: 1868-1872

SIDNEY ROBERT HARVEY MATHEWS (1854-1925). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1872] was the son of Robert Mathews, surgeon, of Bickley, Kent. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Bickley, Kent. He was also an Honorary Medical Officer for Bromley Hospital.

Matthews, Sidney Philip (1866-1944).Epsom College: 1877-1884

SIDNEY PHILIP MATTHEWS (1866-1944). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1877-1884. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of B. F. Matthews, surgeon, of Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk, and father of Dr Sidney Ronald Matthews, J.P. [Epsom College 1911-1919]. He received his medical training at the Westminster and St Mary’s Hospitals, went into general practice at Crawley and Three Bridges, Sussex, and was appointed Surgeon for the Crawley Hospital. He was a J.P. for the County of Sussex and a County Councillor. He was a member of the Sussex

Mayo, Herbert Reginald (1874-1940). Epsom College: 1888-1894

HERBERT REGINALD MAYO (1874-1940). M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1888-1893. head prefect. Rugby XV. Brande and Martin Prizes] was the son of Dr A. C. Mayo, J.P. of Great Yarmouth, Suffolk, and brother of Thomas Alfred Mayo, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1890-1893]. He won a Scholarship to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C., in Mesopotamia and India. He was appointed Surgeon to Great Yarmouth Hospital. He was a Fief of Jersey, and Master of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers (1933). His sporting prowess was such that he was a member of the Norfolk

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County Rugby XV, a Hockey ‘Blue,’ and Secretary of the Hockey Club at Cambridge University.

Meadows, Arthur Hamilton (1868-1952).Epsom College: 1884-1885

ARTHUR HAMILTON MEADOWS (1868-1952). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1885] was the son of Dr Daniel Meadows, of Great Yarmouth. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Great Yarmouth, where he was also Medical Superintendent of the Great Yarmouth Isolation Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918).

Meadows, Colonel Sidney Manvers Woolner (1876-1958). Epsom College: 1888-1896

COLONEL SIDNEY MANVERS WOOLNER MEADOWS (1876-1958). D.S.O., R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), F.S.A. [Epsom College 1888-1895. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr G. F. W. Meadows of Otley, Suffolk, and brother of Philip Pierrepoint Woolner Meadows [Epsom College 1891-1895], and Dr Frederick Evelyn Woolner Meadows [Epsom College 1895-1896]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he won the Lawrence Gold Medal and Scholarship. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C., as Officer in Charge of the No 2 Military Hospital, France; was mentioned in dispatches three times, awarded the D.S.O., and promoted to Colonel. He was an Honorary Associate of St John of Jerusalem, and Editor of ‘The Epsomian.’

Megginson, Mowbray (1861-1917).Epsom College: 1876-1880

MOWBRAY MEGGINSON (1861-1917). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1876-1880] was the son of Dr Robert Megginson, of Snainton, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Scarborough, Yorkshire.

Menzies, Duncan (1852-1916).Epsom College: 1865-1869

DUNCAN MENZIES (1852-1916). M.A., M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1865-1869] was the son of Robert Menzies, surgeon, of Lambeth, South London, and brother of Archibald William Menzies [Epsom College 1862- 1867], and Alexander Menzies [Epsom College 1858-1860]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, where he was First Prizeman in Midwifery and Diseases of Women. He then went into general practice at Blandford Square, London. He was a member of the General Council of Edinburgh University.

Meredith, Richard William Herbert (1875-1945).Epsom College: 1888-1893

RICHARD WILLIAM HERBERT MEREDITH (1875-1945). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1893. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr John Meredith, of Wellington, Somerset, and father of John Richard Meredith [Epsom College 1930-1935]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Wellington, Somerset. During First War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918), and was Officer in Charge of the Officer’s Hospital at Beirut and also the Independent Field Ambulance. He was President of the Somerset Branch of the British Medical Association.

Miller, George Valentine (1871-1947).Epsom College: 1886-1887

GEORGE VALENTINE MILLER (1871-1947). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1887] was the son of

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G. A. Miller, steward, of Paddington, London. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Hyde Park, London.

Miller, Herbert Percy (1855-1935).Epsom College: 1869-1873

HERBERT PERCY MILLER (1855-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Brux.) [Epsom College 1869-1873] was the son of Dr C. M. Miller, of Stoke Newington [this is a very uncertain entry in the Epsom College Register for 1893], and brother of Francis Sidney Miller [Epsom College 1869-1873]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Stoke Newington, London. He was also Senior Clinical Assistant at the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital, Moorfields, and a member of the Ophthalmological Society of London.

Monks, Frederick Aubyn (1850-1917).Epsom College: 1863-1867

FREDERICK AUBYN MONKS (1850-1917). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1867] was the son of Edward Monks, surgeon, of Hackney, East London, and brother of Albert Robert Monks [Epsom College 1867-1869], and Ronald de Vries Monks [Epsom College 1873-1874]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed Assistant Medical Officer at Hoxton House, Colney House and Derby County Asylums for a time, but then went into general practice at Hampstead, London.

Montgomery, Edwin Cecil (1871-1951).Epsom College: 1886-1890

EDWIN CECIL MONTGOMERY 1871-1951). .S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1890. head prefect. Cricket XI. Wakley Prize] was the son of Dr E. C. Montgomery, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, and brother of Dr William Aubert Montgomery [Epsom College 1884-1888]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Maidenhead, Berkshire. During the First World War he served as Medical Officer at the Prisoner of War Camp at Holyport, Berkshire.

Montgomery, William Aubert (1869-1945).Epsom College: 1884-1888

WILLIAM AUBERT MONTGOMERY (1869-1945). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1884-1888. Entrance Scholarship. Prefect] was the son of Dr E. C. Montgomery, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, and brother of Dr Edwin Cecil Montgomery [Epsom College 1886-1890], Cuthbert Elliot Montgomery, M.C. [Epsom College 1894-1895], and James Montgomery, R.D. [Epsom College 1897-1900]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Moor, Hugh William (1858-1898).Epsom College: 1867-1874

HUGH WILLIAM MOOR (1858-1898). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1867-1874] was the son of W. H. Moor, surgeon, of Furneaux Pelham, Hertfordshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Brighton, Sussex. He died at the early age of 40 years. No further details known.

Moore, Colonel Edward James (1862-1925). Epsom College: 1875-1882

COLONEL EDWARD JAMES MOORE (1862-1925). C.B., V.D., R.A.M.C., M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Oxon.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1875-1881. head prefect. Rugby XV. Captain of the Cricket XI. Hodgkin, Engledue and

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Martin Classics Prizes. Forest Exhibition] was the son of Thomas Moore, F.R.C.S., of Petersfield, Hampshire, and brother of Kentish Moore [Epsom College 1882-1883]. He received his medical education at Christ Church, Oxford and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Colonel in the R.A.M.C., Commanding the 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment. He was Captain of the Oxford University Rugby XV and a member of the England Rugby XV (1883).

Moore, Edward Bertram Leslie (1874-1935).Epsom College: 1888-1892

EDWARD BERTRAM LESLIE MOORE (1874-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1892. prefect. Rugby XV. Carr Exhibition] was the son of Dr E. W. Moore, of Chiswick, and brother of Dr Edgecumbe Wentworth Armstrong Moore [Epsom College 1894-1898]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Harlesden, Middlesex. He was a member of the Middlesex County Rugby XV.

Moore, George Lennox (1860-1942).Epsom College: 1874-1878

GEORGE LENNOX MOORE (1860-1942). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1874-1878] was the son of Dr George Moore, of Upper Berkeley Street, London. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice in Mayfair, London. He was Medical Officer to the Constitutional Club, Northumberland Avenue, London.

Morris, Henry (c. 1842-1889).Epsom College: 1855-1860

HENRY MORRIS (c. 1842-1889). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1855 – 1860] was the son of Henry Morris, surgeon, of Studley, Warwickshire, and brother of the Rev. Joseph Morris [Epsom College 1855-1861]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Howden, Yorkshire. He was previously Resident Medical Officer at Queen Charlotte’s Lying-In Hospital, London, and Assistant Surgeon for the 3rd East Riding of Yorkshire R.V.

Morris, John Edward (1846-1911).Epsom College: 1856-1859

JOHN EDWARD MORRIS (1846-1911). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1856-1859] was the son of Henry Morris, surgeon, of Gosberton, Lincolnshire, and father of Dr Claude Woodham Morris, O.B.E. [Epsom College 1901-1902]. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, where he was also Surgeon for the Great Eastern Railway, Medical Officer for the Bishop’s Stortford Union, and President of the Cambridge and Huntingdon Branch of the British Medical Association.

Morris, Lieutenant-Colonel William Albert (1857-1936). Epsom College: 1867-1875

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL WILLIAM ALBERT MORRIS (1857-1936). R.A.M.C., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.M., L.S.A., A.K.C. [Epsom College 1867-1874] was the son of J. A. Morris, surgeon of Caerleon, Monmouthshire. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital. After qualification, he joined the R.A.M.C. and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.He was later appointed Assistant County Director of the British Red Cross for the North Riding of Yorkshire, and Deputy Commissioner, Ministry of Pensions for Wales. He was the editor of Sir T. Longmore’s Manual of Ambulance Transport.

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Morris, Rev. Joseph (c. 1843-1918).Epsom College: 1855-1861

REV. JOSEPH MORRIS (c. 1843-1918). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. & L.M. (Edin.), .S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Erlangen) [Epsom College 1855-1861] was the son of Henry Morris, surgeon, of Studley, and brother of Dr Henry Morris [Epsom College 1855-1860]. He received his medical education at Glasgow and Erlangen Universities, and went into general practice in Barnsley, Yorkshire. He was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Darton District of the Barnsley Union, and Medical Officer for the Silkstone, Monk Bretton and other collieries. He was a Clerk in Holy

Morris, Sir Henry (1844-1926)Epsom College: 1855-1859

Morris, Thomas Henry (c. 1843-1868).Epsom College: 1855-1858

THOMAS HENRY MORRIS (c. 1843-1868). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1855-1858] was the son of Dr Edwin Morris of Spalding, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Trecynon, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf. He died in 1868 aged about 25 years.

Morris, Thomas Rickard Brice (1857-1897).Epsom College: 1871-1874

THOMAS RICKARD BRICE MORRIS (1857-1897). L.R.C.S.I. & L.M. (Dublin), L.A.H. (Dublin) [Epsom College 1871- 1874] was the son of C. J. Morris, surgeon, of Lower Edmonton, North London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital and the Adelaide Hospital, Dublin. He went into general practice at Spondon, Derby, and was appointed Surgeon for the Stanley Colliery, the Midland Railway, and the Prudential Assurance Company. He died in 1897, aged 40 years.

Morriss, Edward John (1851-1878).Epsom College: 1863-1866

EDWARD JOHN MORRISS (1851-1878). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of E. J. Morriss, surgeon, ofBarking Road, London. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. For a while he was Medical Superintendent of the Liverpool Royal Lunatic Asylum, but he then went into general practice at Plymouth, Devon; was Surgeon to the South Devon Militia, and a Medical Examiner for the Royal Navy Reserve Force. He di n 1878, aged 27 years.

Mosse, Herbert Ryding (1858-1945).Epsom College: 1869-1877

HERBERT RYDING MOSSE (1858-1945). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1869-1877. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of J. R. Mosse, surgeon, of Fareham, Hampshire, brother of the Rev. Canon Charles Wynne Mosse [Epsom College 1864-1869], and John K in Mosse, Paymaster-in-Chief, Royal Navy [Epsom College 1859-1862]. He receivedhis medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and was appointed Resident Medical Officer at the Bolingbroke Hospital, South London. He then went into general practice at Bognor Regis, Sussex.

Mudd, Barrington William (1860-1950).Epsom College: 1873-1873

BARRINGTON WILLIAM MUDD (1860-1950). M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen), J.P. [Epsom College 1873-1873] was the son of B. R.

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Mudd, surgeon, of Storrington, Sussex. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University, and went into general practice at Storrington, Sussex. He was previously Medical Officer and Surgeon at Epsom and Ewell Hospital. He was a J.P. for the County of Sussex, and during the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918).

Muriel, George John (1842-1923). Epsom College: 1856-1860

GEORGE JOHN MURIEL (1842-1923). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1856-1859] was the son of John Muriel, J.P., D.L., a surgeon, of Palace Green, Ely. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, and was appointed Surgeon to the WestCumberland Infirmary, Whitehaven, Cumbria. He was President of the Border Counties Branch of the British Medical Association, and the first Chairman of the West Cumberland Division of the B.M.A. He also served as a J.P. for Cumberland.

Murray, Charles Stormont (1859-1937). Epsom College: 1876-1878

CHARLES STORMONT MURRAY (1859-1937). L.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1876-1877. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr G. C. P. Murray of Great Cumberland Place, London. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Edinburgh University and Trinity College, Dublin. His appointments included Consultant Anaesthetist at the Samaritan Hospital, and Honorary Surgeon for the Home for Consumptive Females,

Murray, John Gawler (1868-1946).Epsom College: 1884-1887

JOHN GAWLER MURRAY (1868-1946). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1884-1887] was the son of Dr J. I. Murray, of Scarborough. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Blakesley, Northamptonshire. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C., and was put in charge of the military hospital at Scarborough. He was o an Admiralty Surgeon, which involved going to sea in order to render assistance to ships which had been mined by the Germans.

Murray, Lieutenant-Colonel John Hanna (1873- ? ). Epsom College: 1885-1892

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JOHN HANNA MURRAY (born 1873). C.I.E., I.M.S. M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.T.M & Hy., D.P.H. [Epsom College 1885-1891. Carr Exhibition] was the son of Dr John Murray of Wickham, Hampshire. He received hismedical education at University College Hospital. He was later appointed Senior Medical Officer at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands, and then as Provincial Medical Officer in Fiji. He was a Fellow of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. In 1904, he served as a Medical Officer in the British invasion of Tibet (the ‘Tibet Mission,’), and during the First World War as a Major in the Indian Medical Service.

Murray, Richard Galway (1873-1953). Epsom College: 1886-1893

RICHARD GALWAY MURRAY (1873-1953). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Cantab.), M.D. (Durham), D.M.R.E. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1886-1892. Rugby XV (1889-1892). MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Dr Thomas Murray of Trinidad, and brother of Beverley Thomas Murray [Epsom College 1886-1892]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and was appointed Assistant Medical Registrar. He then entered general practice near Marble Arch, London, but his work there was interrupted at the commencement of the South African War (1899- 1902) when he enlisted as a Surgeon Captain in the Imperial Yeomanry. He then returned to his work in general practice, but this was again interrupted at the start of the First World War, when he joined the R.A.M.C. as a Surgeon Captain and was placed in charge of the military hospital at Lydd. In 1916, he served as Medical Officer with the 55th Heavy Artillery Group at the Battle of the Somme. After the war he took the degree of M.D. at the University of Durham and the Diploma of Medical

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Radiology (D.M.R.E.) of Cambridge University, before being appointed Radiologist to St Charles Hospital, North Kensingtonand St Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Plaistow. In 1897, he was a member of the guard-of-honour at the celebration of Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. He represented the United Hospitals Athletic Club in the 100 yards.

Napper, Albert Arthur (1845-1928).Epsom College: 1855-1861

ALBERT ARTHUR NAPPER (1845-1928). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1861] was the son of Albert Napper, surgeon, of Cranleigh, Surrey [Founder of the Cottage Hospitals], and father of Harold Arthur Napper [Epsom College 1887-1892 – killed by a blow from a cricket ball in the field at school], Ernest Winkworth Napper [Epsom College 1891-1895], Dr John Henry Napper [Epsom College 1891-1898], Frank William Napper [Epsom College 1893-1898], and Edward Robert Napper [Epsom College 1895-1900]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Cranleigh, Surrey, where he also served as Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Cranleigh District, Hambledon Union, and Surgeon to the Cranleigh Village Hospital. He was President of the South Eastern Branch of the British Medical Association, and a Member of the Epsom College Council.

Nason, Thomas Robert (1840-1875).Epsom College: 1856-1856

THOMAS ROBERT NASON (c. 1844-1875). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1856] was the son of Edward Nason, surgeon, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and emigrated to Victoria, Australia by 1865, where he practised at Snake Valley, Carngham. He died, aged 31 years, in 1871.

Neal, James (1866-1935). Epsom College: 1879-1883

JAMES NEAL (1866-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1882] was the son of Dr James Neal of Sandown, Isle of Wight, and brother of John Richmond Neal [Epsom College 1884-1885], and Thomas Hemmant Neal [Epsom College 1893-1895]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Birmingham (Birmingham University), and was later appointed Medical Officer to the Birmingham Small Arms (B.S.A.) Factory, and Secretary of the Medical Defence Union. He was the Editor of the Midland Medical Journal, and author of The Feeding of Infants.

Neilson, Major William Henry (1854-1903). Epsom College: 1867-1868

MAJOR WILLIAM HENRY NEILSON (1854-1903). I.M.S., M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College 1867-1867. Carr Prize] was the son of Surgeon Major W. C. Neilson, Bombay Army. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. He served as a Surgeon in the Madras Army, Indian Medical Service. No further details known.

Newington, Frank Enefer (1849-1908).Epsom College: 1862-1864

FRANK ENEFER NEWINGTON (1849-1908). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1862-1864] was the son of Jesse Newington, surgeon, of Tenterden, Kent, and brother of Charles Gilbert Newington [Epsom College 1856-1858, re-entered 1862, and left 1864]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, and for a time was Medical Officer for the Training Ship ‘Indefatigable.’ He later went into general practice at Rock Ferry,

Newnham, Ernest Edward (1856-1899).Epsom College: 1871-1875

ERNEST EDWARD NEWNHAM (1856-1899). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1871-1875. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Lewis Newnham, of Camberwell Road, South London, and brother of Dr Lewis John Newnham [Epsom College

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1863-1866], and William Harry Newnham [Epsom College 1865-1873]. He received his medical education at Charing CrossHospital, and emigrated to South Africa, where he went into general practice at Alexandria, Cape of Good Hope. He died in 1899, aged 43 years. Further details unknown.

Newnham, Lewis John (1851- c. 1882).Epsom College: 1863-1866

LEWIS JOHN NEWNHAM (1851- c. 1882). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of Dr Lewis Newnham, of Camberwell Road, South London, and brother of William Harry Newnham [Epsom College 1865- 1873], and Dr Ernest Edmund Newnham [Epsom College 1871-1875]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Silver Medal for Medicine. He went into general practice at Southampton, but later emigrated to South Africa, where he was resident at Alexandria, Cape of Good Hope. He is thought to have died in about 1882, aged 31 years. No further details known.

Newstead, George (1850-1925).Epsom College: 1865-1865

GEORGE NEWSTEAD (1850-1925). M.B., B.S. (Newcastle), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1865-1865] was the son of George Newstead, surgeon, of Eccleshill, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at Newcastle University and Dublin, and went into general practice at Blyth, Northumberland, with the additional appointment of Surgeon for the Knight Memorial Hospital, Blyth.

Newton, Charles John (1849-1914).Epsom College: 1858-1865

CHARLES JOHN NEWTON (1849-1914). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1858-1865. Rugby XV] was the son of Lancelot Newton, surgeon, of Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, and brother of Dr Lancelot Newton [Epsom College 1855-1863],and Christopher George Newton [Epsom College 1858-1868]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Cheltenham.

Newton, Isaac (1867-1955).Epsom College: 1882-1886

ISAAC NEWTON (1867-1955). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1886. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Wakley andSterry Prizes] was the son of Dr Isaac Newton, of Worksop, Nottinghamshire. He received his medical education at CharingCross Hospital, and went into general practice at Tonbridge, Kent. Dr Isaac Newton was a direct descendent of Isaac Newton, the distinguished mathematician and polymath. In 1894, he published an account of an epidemic in Kent, of what he termed ‘Epidemic Muscular Rheumatism’. His description in the British Medical Journal is clearly that of Bornholm Disease (epidemic pleurodynia). Although the first reference to Bornholm Disease, which is a coxsackie viral infection, was in 1872, twenty-two years before Newton’s account, it was published in a Norwegian Journal, which Newton was most unlikely to have seen. It was not until 1933, some 39 years after Newton’s article, that the pathogenesisof Bornholm Disease and its current name were first announced. He was a member of the Devon County Rugby XV.

Newton, Lancelot (1846-1925).Epsom College: 1855-1863

LANCELOT NEWTON (1846-1925). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1863] was the son of Lancelot Newton, Surgeon, of Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, and brother of Dr Charles John Newton [Epsom College 1858-1865], and Christopher George Newton [Epsom College 1858-1868]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he won the Kirkes Gold Medal, and after medical qualification was appointed Prosector of Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. He then entered general practice at Alconbury, where he was also the Medical Officer of Health for the Huntingdon R.D.C., and President of the Cambridge and Huntingdon Branch of the British Medical Association.

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Noott, William Mathias (1847-1927).Epsom College: 1859-1863

WILLIAM MATHIAS NOOTT (1847-1927). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1863] was the son of W. L. Noott, surgeon of Cardigan, West Wales. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and after medical qualification was appointed Medical Officer for Cardigan Port and the 1st Cardigan Rural District Union. He was also Surgeon for the Cardigan County Gaol, and H. M. Coastguard. He later returned to London, and entered general practice at Kensington Park Road. He was a member of the Pathological Society of London.

Norman, Ralph (1875-1953).Epsom College: 1887-1893

RALPH NORMAN (1875-1953). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1893. prefect. Rugby XV. Watts and Sterry Prizes] was the son of T. H. Norman, paper merchant, of Epsom, and brother of Harry Norman [Epsom College 1884-1889]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He was Chairman of South Essex Division of the British Medical Association (1928-1931).

Norman, Reginald (1854-1894).Epsom College: 1869-1870

REGINALD NORMAN (1854-1894). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1869-1870] was the son of G. B. Norman, surgeon, of Ilkeston, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and was appointed Assistant Demonstrator in Anatomy. He then went into general practice at Pont Street, London, where he was also Medical Officer to the Brompton and Knightsbridge Provident Dispensary. He was sometime Resident Medical Officer at Las Conchillas, Uruguay.

Norris, Henry Frederic (c. 1845-1873).Epsom College: 1857-1861

HENRY FREDERIC NORRIS (c. 1845-1873). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1857-1861] was the son of H. E. Norris, surgeon, of Charmouth, Dorset, and brother of Hensleigh Norris [Epsom College 1881-1882]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice in New Zealand. He died there in 1873, aged about 28 years. No further details known.

North, John Cunningham ( ? -1882).Epsom College: 1855-1859 no exact dates

JOHN CUNNINGHAM NORTH ( ? – 1882). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1855-1859 – no exact dates] was the son of John North, surgeon, of Brecon, South Wales. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University and Dublin, and went into general practice at Brecon, where he served also as Medical Officer of Health for Brecon (1875).

Nunn, George Richard (1847-1892).Epsom College: 1857-1860

GEORGE RICHARD NUNN (1847-1892). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.M. [Epsom College 1857- 1860. Cricket XI] was the son of George Nunn, surgeon, of Lyndhurst, Hampshire, and father of Dr Gerald Nunn, O.B.E. [Epsom College 1891-1897]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. He then entered general practice at Lyndhurst, Hampshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Lyndhurst District and Workhouse, New Forest Union. Some time later he removed to Higher Broughton, Manchester, where he continued in general practice. He was a member of the Hampshire County Cricket XI, and Amateur Hurdles Champion of England.

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Nuttall, Walter Wingfield (1867-1947).Epsom College: 1882-1884

WALTER WINGFIELD NUTTALL (1867-1947). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1882-1884] was the son of Dr Henry Nuttall, of Leicester, and brother of Frank Dalley Nuttall [Epsom College 1879-1882]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Folkestone, Kent. At the commencement of the Second World War he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for a wide district of Kent. He was also a Magistrate for the borough of Folkestone and a J.P. for the County of Kent.

O’Connor, George Patrick (1872-1903).Epsom College: 1886-1891

GEORGE PATRICK O’CONNOR (1872-1903). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1886-1891. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Martin O’Connor, of Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, and brother of Martin O’Connor [Epsom College 1884-1887].He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Chatteris. He was accidentally killed when, in 1903, he was thrown out of a carriage, in South Africa. He was d 31

Orton, Edward William (c. 1844-1904).Epsom College: 1856-1859

EDWARD WILLIAM ORTON (c. 1844-1904). L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1859] was the son of John Orton, surgeon, of Foleshill, Warwickshire, and brother of Dr John Orton [Epsom College 1856- 1860]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Birmingham (Birmingham University) and was then appointed Resident Surgeonat Birmingham Lying-In Hospital. He then went into general practice at Bedworth, Warwickshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for Bedworth District, Foleshill Union, and Assistant Physician at the Droitwich Lunatic Asylum.

Orton, John (1845-1903).Epsom College: 1856-1860

JOHN ORTON (1845-1903). M.B., B.Ch. (Birmingham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856- 1860] was the son of John Orton, surgeon, of Foleshill, Warwickshire, and brother of Dr Edward William Orton [Epsom College 1856-1859]. He received his medical training at Birmingham University where he was the Ingleby Scholar. He went into general practice at Foleshill, Warwickshire, where he was also Medical Officer for the Foleshill, Exhall and Keresley District and Workhouse, Foleshill Union, and Medical Officer of Health for Coventry.

Orton, John (1869-1940). Epsom College: 1884-1889

JOHN ORTON (1869-1940). M.D., B.Ch. (Birmingham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.), D.T.M. & H., D.P.H. (Edin.), J.P.[Epsom College 1884-1888. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr John Orton [Epsom College 1856- 1860]. He won the Ingleby Scholarship to Queen’s College and Mason’s College, Birmingham (Birmingham University), and was subsequently appointed Regional Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health. He was also Assistant Commissioner for Warwickshire of theSt John Ambulance Brigade, and a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C., attached to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and was Senior Medical Officer for the Coventry Area, Southern Command. He was elected President of the Birmingham Branch of the British Medical Association (1915-1916), was a member of the Central Ethical Committee of the British Medical Association (1919-1920), and President of the Midlands Branch of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. He served as a J.P. for the City of Coventry.

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Osbaldeston, Lyttleton Frederick (c.1844-1897).Epsom College: 1856-1858

LYTTLETON FREDERICK OSBALDESTON (c. 1844-1897). M.R.C.S., (Lond.), L.S.A. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of Thomas Osbaldeston, surgeon, of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and brother of Ernest William Osbaldeston [Epsom College 1855-1859]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, where he was a Prizeman in Clinical Medicine, and took Honours in Medical Jurisprudence and Midwifery. He went into general practice at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, where he was also Medical Officer for the 3rd District, Hatfield Union, and Surgeon Major of the 4th Battalion, the Bedfordshire Regiment.

Osborn, Francis Arthur (1866-1937).Epsom College: 1881-1882

FRANCIS ARTHUR OSBORN (1866-1937). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1882] was the son of Dr A. G. Osborn, of Dover, Kent. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Dover, Kent,where he was also Honorary Medical Officer for the Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover. He was Secretary of the Dover Division of the British Medical Association, and during the First World War served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. with the British Expeditionary Force (1914-1920).

Osborn, Samuel (1848-1936). Epsom College: 1862-1865

SAMUEL OSBORN (1848-1936). M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.S.A., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P., D.L. [Epsom College 1862-1864] was the son of Samuel Osborne, surgeon, of Brixton, South London. He received his medical training at St Thomas’s Hospital. He served as a Red Cross Surgeon in the Greco-Turkish War (1897), and at the start of the South African War, in 1899, went out with Lord Methuen’s column. Among a number of foreign orders which he was awarded was the Officier de l’Ordre Royal du Sauveur (Greece). He was then appointed Chief Surgeon at the Van Allen American Field Hospital (1900) and was mentioned in dispatches. On returning to England he was appointed Chief Surgeon to the Metropolitan Corps of the St John Ambulance Brigade, and received the Long Service Medal, the Jubilee Medal with clasp, and the Coronation Medals of 1902 and 1911. He was a Knight of Grace, Order of St John, and an Honorary Member of the Japanese Red Cross Society. For seven years he was Master of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries (1924-1931) and a representative of the Society on the General Medical Council (1924-1931). He was one of Her Majesty’s Lieutenants for the City of London and a J.P. for Buckinghamshire.

Otway, Alfred Carroll (1857-1932).Epsom College: 1868-1870

ALFRED CARROLL OTWAY (1857-1932). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1870; re-entered 1872-1873] was theson of C. W. C. Otway, F.R.C.S., of Newington, London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Castelnau, Barnes, South-West London.

Palmer, Ambrose Henry (1869-1917).Epsom College: 1881-1882

AMBROSE HENRY PALMER (1869-1917). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1881-1882] was the son of Dr Clement Palmer, of Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Birmingham University and Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Barton-under-Needwood (from 1895). He was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Barton district and surgeon to the Barton Cottage Hospital. During the First World War he served in the Staffordshire Yeomanry with the rank of Major. He died of wounds received at Cairo in 1917.

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Palmer, Horace Joseph (1847-1917).Epsom College: 1857-1864

HORACE JOSEPH PALMER (1847-1917). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1857-1864] was the son of Horace Palmer, surgeon, of South Lambeth, London. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, taking Honours in the Midwifery Examination. He went in to general practice at Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire, and was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Gamlingay District of Cambridgeshire.

Parker, William Rushton (1853-1943). Epsom College: 1864-1872

WILLIAM RUSHTON PARKER (1853-1943). M.A., M.D. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.L.S., F.Z.S. [Epsom College 1864- 1871. prefect. Brande, Engledue Essay and Martin Prizes. Forest Exhibition. Gilchrist Scholarship and Propert Medal, Senior School scholarship] was the son of Edward Parker, surgeon, of Liverpool, and brother of the Rev. Henry Martyn Parker [Epsom College 1864-1868]. He entered Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge as a Senior Scholar, and won the Gold Medal for Chemistry, the Silver medal in Physiology, as well as the Silver Medal in Botany of Apothecaries Hall. He was the Resident Medical Officer at the Fever Hospital, Liverpool before his appointment as Surgeon to the Kendal Providence Dispensary.

Parry, George Hales (1854-1934).Epsom College: 1866-1870

GEORGE HALES PARRY (1854-1934). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1866-1870] was the son of George Parry, surgeon, of Docking, Norfolk, and brother of William Turner Parry [Epsom College 1866-1870]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Docking, Norfolk, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Docking District and Workhouse, Docking Union. He was a member of the Norfolk and Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Parsons, Allan Chilcott (1873-1946). Epsom College: 1884-1893

ALLAN CHILCOTT PARSONS (1873-1946). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.T.M. & H. (Lond.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1884-1892. prefect. Captain of the Rugby XV. Captain of the Cricket XI. Brande Prize] was the son of Dr F. J. Parsons of Portland, Dorset. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and was appointed Clinical Assistant in the Dermatology Department. During the South African War (1898-1902) he served as a Civil Surgeon in the Artist’s Rifles, winning the South African Medal with four Clasps. He then served in the Chibbuk Campaign, Nigeria (1906), winning the Medal and being mentioned in dispatches, before joining the West African Medical Service and being posted to Northern Nigeria as the first medical officer to be appointed in the area bordering on Lake Chad. After ten years in Nigeria he was posted to Ghana as the Chief Sanitary Officer for the capital and port of Accra. He was there during the First World War, and served as a medical officer in the Togoland Campaign. In 1916 he was seconded to the R.A.M.C. with the rank of Major and served the rest of the war employed by the War Office, as D.A.D.M.S. in the Western and Northern Commands.After the war he left the Colonial Service and, on the advice of Sir Ronald Rose, joined the newly formed Ministry of Health, working there from 1918-1964. He was responsible for the Ministry’s report on encephalitis lethargica. During the Second World War he joined the Emergency Medical Service and was on the staff of Redhill County Hospital. Allan Parsonslater represented the Ministry of Health at the League of Nations Health Congress in Denmark (1924). He was a member of the St

Partrige, Miles Carr (1853-1884).Epsom College: 1867-1872

MILES CARR PARTRIGE (1853-1884). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1867-1872. Rugby XV] was the son of W. S.

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Partrige, apothecary, of Bordesley Green, Birmingham, and father of Miles Wolfe Carr Partrige [Epsom College 1894-1898]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Meriden, Coventry, where he also served as Medical Officer for the Meriden District of the Meriden Union.

Payne, George Speke (1848-1900). Epsom College: 1861-1866

GEORGE SPEKE PAYNE (1848-1900). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1861-1865] was the son of G. S. Payne, surgeon,of Chase Side, Enfield, Greater London. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. After qualification, he emigrated to New Zealand where he was employed as a surgeon. He then returned to England and was appointed Consultant Surgeon at Peterborough Infirmary, Cambridgeshire, as well as Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 1st Northamptonshire R.V.

Pearse, Arthur William (1864-1919).Epsom College: 1877-1881

ARTHUR WILLIAM PEARSE (1864-1919). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1881] was the son of Dr Arthur Pearse, of Botesdale, Suffolk. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. The Medical Directory and Epsom College Register record the address of Arthur Pearse as ‘Bethel Hospital’, Norwich. No further details are recorded and one speculates that he developed dementia or a psychiatric illness and was looked after in that hospital.

Penfold, Frederick William Henry (1859-1921).Epsom College: 1871-1878

FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY PENFOLD (1859-1921). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1871-1878. Carr Prize] was theson of Henry Penfold, surgeon, of Rainham and Newington, Kent. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Rainham, Kent. He was Honorary Surgeon and Physician at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Chatham, and District Medical Officer for the Rainham District of the Milton

Penkivil, John Hugh Tompsett (1846-1890).Epsom College: 1859-1863

JOHN HUGH TOMPSETT PENKIVIL (1846-1890). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1863] was the son of John Penkivil, surgeon, of Staplehurst, Kent. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Battersea Park Road, London. He died in 1890, aged 44 years. No further details

Pepler, William Henry Ormerod Cadney (1857-1933).Epsom College: 1869-1874

WILLIAM HENRY ORMEROD CADNEY PEPLER (1857-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1869-1874. Carr Prize] was the son of W. B. Pepler, surgeon, of Market Lavington, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Mansfield Road, London, where he was also the Medical Officer for the Haverstock Hill and Malden Road, Hampstead, Provident Dispensary.

Percy, Ridley Gange (1871-1946).Epsom College: 1887-1888

PERCY RIDLEY GANGE (1871-1946). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1887-1888] was the son of Dr F. A. Gange, of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Dr Osmund Whitechurch Gange [Epsom College 1886- 1887]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Earlestown, Lancashire.

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Perkins, John Shirley Steele [afterwards Steele-Perkins] (1844-1871).Epsom College: 1857-1858

JOHN SHIRLEY STEELE PERKINS [afterwards STEELE-PERKINS] (1844-1871).M.A. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1857-1858] was the son of S. S. Perkins, surgeon, of Exeter, Devon. He received his medical education at Clare College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital, and took 1st Class Honours in the B.A. Examination. He went into general practice at Exeter, and died in 1871, aged 27 years.

Perry, Cranley Marten (1866-1910).Epsom College: 1877-1883

CRANLEY MARTEN PERRY (1866-1910). A.K.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1883. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Marten Perry, of Spalding, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where he was also Clinical Assistant at the Royal Eye Hospital.

Perry, Edward Verdon (1852-1929).Epsom College: 1867-1869

EDWARD VERDON PERRY (1852-1929). O.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of C. H. Perry, surgeon, of Reepham, Norfolk. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Reepham. He also served as Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the No 1 District of the Aylsham Union; the Sparham District of the Mitford and Launditch Union; and the Grest Witchingham District of the St Faith’s Union, Norfolk. He was Medical Officer at the Red Cross Hospital, Reepham.

Phelps, Harry Lowick (1865-1938).Epsom College: 1880-1881

HARRY LOWICK PHELPS (1865-1938). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1880-1881] was the son of Dr W. H. Phelps, of Bristol. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University, gaining Honours in Anatomy in the Natural Science Examination. He went into general practice at Bishopston, Bristol, and was Surgeon to H.M. Ordnance Survey.

Phillips, Arthur Owen Henry (1853-1911).Epsom College: 1867-1869

ARTHUR OWEN HENRY PHILLIPS (1853-1911). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of John Phillips, surgeon, of Newcastle Emlyn, Cardigan Bay. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and was then employed in a number of medical appointments, including Medical Officer at Warwick Hospital, Resident Medical Officer at Swansea Hospital, and Assistant Physician at the Royal Bethlem Hospital, London. He then emigrated to Australia where he was appointed Government Medical Officer at Warwick,

Phillips, Professor Llewellyn Caractacus Powell (1871-1927). Epsom College: 1884-1890

Pigeon, John Henry Reginald (1869-1908).Epsom College: 1883-1884

JOHN HENRY REGINALD PIGEON (1869-1908). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1883-1884] was the son of Dr Henry Pigeon,

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of Clifton, Bristol. He received his medical education at Bristol University and Guy’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Bristol, where he was also Medical Officer to Druids Lodge. He died aged 39 years. No further details known.

Pinching, Sir Horace Henderson (1857-1935). Epsom College: 1870-1875

Pinniger, Charles Lever (1860-1923).Epsom College: 1872-1878

CHARLES LEVER PINNIGER (1860-1923). L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1878] was the son of Broome Pinniger, surgeon, of Ryde, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Finsbury Park, North London.

Piper, Francis Parris (1869-1930).Epsom College: 1885-1888

FRANCIS PARRIS PIPER (1869-1930). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1888. prefect] was the son of William Piper, licensed victualler, of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Whitstable, Kent, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Whitstable U.D.C.

Pitt, Francis Dingley (1843-1930).Epsom College: 1856-1859

FRANCIS DINGLEY PITT (1843-1930). L.R.C.P., L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1859. Cricket XI] was the sonof Richard Pitt, surgeon, of Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer for the Chiswick and Turnham Green Dispensary. He was a Member of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Pittard, Marmaduke (1858-1945).Epsom College: 1870-1876

MARMADUKE PITTARD (1858-1945). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870-1876. Rugby XV] was the son of S.R. Pittard, surgeon, of Lamb’s Conduit Place, London. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Silver Medal in Anatomy. He was then appointed Demonstrator in Anatomy at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, before entering general practice at Cardiff, where he served also as a Police Surgeon for Cardiff.

Plowman, Tom Alexander Barrett (1863-1928).Epsom College: 1879-1881

TOM ALEXANDER BARRETT PLOWMAN (1863-1928). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1881] was the son of Thomas Plowman, surgeon, of Curry, Somerset, and brother of Arthur Sydney Plowman [Epsom College 1870- 1871]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at North Curry, Taunton, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the North Curry District, Taunton Union.

Pointon, James (1854-1920).Epsom College: 1868-1871

JAMES POINTON (1854-1920). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1871] was the son of James Pointon, surgeon, of Huyton, Lancashire. He received his medical education at the Liverpool School of Medicine, and was subsequently

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appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy at the Liverpool School of Medicine. He then went into general practice at Southport, Lancashire, and was Medical Officer for the Northern Dispensary, Liverpool. He was sometime Surgeon on the R.M.S. Lucania (Cunard Steamship Company).

Pollard, Professor Bilton (1855-1931). Epsom College: 1870-1875

Pope, Herbert Francis Montague (1855-1938).Epsom College: 1866-1872

HERBERT FRANCIS MONTAGU POPE (1855-1938). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.M., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1866-1872] was the son of P. M. Pope, surgeon, of West Malling, Kent, and brother of the Rev. Montagu Mercer Pope, M.A. [Epsom College 1863-1871], Philip Montagu Pope [Epsom College 1866-1868]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at West Malling, Maidstone, Kent. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 1st District and Workhouse of the

Popham, Robert Brooks (1862-1951). Epsom College: 1878-1879

ROBERT BROOKS POPHAM (1862-1951). L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glasgow), L.R.C.P., L.S.A., F.R.C.P. (Edin.), F.L.S. [Epsom College 1878-1878] was the son of Dr R. H. Popham of Bartholomew Road, North London. From Epsom College he won anEntrance Scholarship to University College Hospital and from there proceeded to Edinburgh University. He was Honorary Surgeon to the Royal Maternity Charity, and Surgeon to various shipping lines. He was a member of the Harveian Society, the author of Reminiscences of Many Lands, and was awarded the Diploma Membre, Hon.Inst.Litt et Art de France.

Pound, Francis Joseph (1855-1897).Epsom College: 1869-1871

FRANK BINGLEY PULLIN (1855-1901). L.R.C.P. Edin.) L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1869-1872. Cricket XI] was the son of T. H. S. Pullin, surgeon, of Sidmouth, Devon, and brother of Percival Pullin [Epsom College 1869-1871], Dr Bingley Gibbes Pullin [Epsom College 1872-1877], and Stuart Ede Pullin [Epsom College 1874-1879]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University. From then on, his life was a continuous record of heroic deeds. In July, 1876, when an accident befell the ‘Flying Dutchman,’ he rendered valuable aid although injured himself, and received a letter of thanks and a cheque for 50 guineas from the directors of the Great Western Railway. When studying for the Navy at Portsmouth he saved two ladies from drowning. At a lifeboat accident at Aberdeen he leaped from the pier in a heavy storm and saved a sailor. Although he initially entered general practice in Guernsey, he later emigrated to South Africa. Later in his career he joined the Johannesburg Mounted Rifles, and devoted his best interests to relieve and comfort the sick and wounded in the South African War until stricken down by the deadly typhoid. He died a hero at his post at Wynberg Hospital, South Africa in 1901, aged 46 years.

Powell, John James (1857-1905).Epsom College: 1869-1872

JOHN JAMES POWELL (1857-1905). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1869-1872] was the son of J. J. Powell, surgeon, of Weybridge, Surrey, and brother of William Walford Powell [Epsom College 1875-1876]. He received hismedical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Weybridge, Surrey, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Weybridge District of the Chertsey Union, Medical Officer for the St Nicholas Home for Children at Byfleet, and Medical Officer for the Weybridge and Oatlands Provident Dispensary. He was a Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London.

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Prall, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Esmond (1862-1934). Epsom College: 1873-1874

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL SAMUEL ESMOND PRALL (1862-1934). I.M.S., M.D., M.B. (Hons.), B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1873] was the son of Samuel Prall, surgeon, of West Malling, Kent. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, passing the M.B. Examination, with Honours. He entered the Indian Medical Service as a surgeon in 1888 and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel after twenty years’ service. During the First World War he served as a surgeon in the R.A.M.C. and was mentioned in dispatches (1918). After the war he was a civil surgeon at Lucknow, and later at Aden.

Pretty, Harold Cooper (1875-1952).Epsom College: 1886-1894

HAROLD COOPER PRETTY (1875-1952). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1894. prefect. Rugby XV. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of G. W. Pretty, surgeon, of Fressingfield, Suffolk, and half-brother of George Moore Pretty [Epsom College 1855-1858]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Kettering, Northants. He was a member of the Surrey County Rugby XV, the Surrey County Cricket XI, and the Northants County Cricket XI.

Pritchard, Eric Law (1868-1959).Epsom College: 1881-1886

ERIC LAW PRITCHARD (1868-1959). A.K.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1881-1886] was the son of Dr G. F. Pritchard, of Sittingbourne, Kent, and brother of Olaf Fleetwood Pritchard [Epsom College 1884-1890], Dr Ireton George Pritchard [Epsom College 1889-1894], and Roger Cromwell Pritchard [Epsom College 1891-1893]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital and King’s College, London, where he won the Jelf Medal. He was then appointed Assistant Demonstrator of Anatomy at King’s College Hospital, and prosector at the Royal College of Surgeons. After these appointments, he went into general practice at Knowle Coomb, Sidmouth, Devon, and later at South Hampstead, London. He was a Member of Council of the Eugenics Society (1920).

Pritchard, Ireton George (1878-1908).Epsom College: 1889-1894

IRETON GEORGE PRITCHARD (1878-1908). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1894] was the son of Dr G. F. Pritchard, of Sittingbourne, Kent, and brother of Dr Eric Law Pritchard [Epsom College 1881-1886], Olaf Fleetwood Pritchard [Epsom College 1884-1890], and Roger Cromwell Pritchard [Epsom College 1891-1893]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and Edinburgh University. The Epsom College Register (1855-1924) states that he gave up medicine, although it gives no dates. He died at the age of 30.

Pritchard, Walter Llewellyn (1873-1911).Epsom College: 1884-1892

WALTER LLEWELLYN PRITCHARD (1873-1911). M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1884-1892. Engledue and Carr Prizes] was the son of Dr William Pritchard, of East Retford, Nottinghamshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University and the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, and went into general practice at Pluckley, Kent.

Prowse, William Barrington (1870-1958). Epsom College: 1882-1883

WILLIAM BARRINGTON PROWSE (1870-1958). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), F.F.R. [Epsom College 1882-1882] was the son of Dr William Prowse of Cambridge. He received his medical education at the London Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary, and

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was a Consultant Radiologist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, Brighton.During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-

Pullin, Bingley Gibbs (1860-1948).Epsom College: 1872-1877

BINGLEY GIBBS PULLIN (1860-1948). M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1877] was the son of T. H. S. Pullin, surgeon, of Sidmouth, Devon, and brother of Percival Pullin [Epsom College 1869-1871], and Dr Frank Bingley Pullin[Epsom College 1869-1872]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Sidmouth, Devon, where he was Surgeon to Sidmouth Cottage Hospital. He was previously Clinical Assistant at the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital.

Pullin, Frank Bingley (1855-1901).Epsom College: 1869-1872

FRANK BINGLEY PULLIN (1855-1901). L.R.C.P. Edin.) L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1869-1872. Cricket XI] was the son of T. H. S. Pullin, surgeon, of Sidmouth, Devon, and brother of Percival Pullin [Epsom College 1869-1871], Dr Bingley Gibbes Pullin [Epsom College 1872-1877], and Stuart Ede Pullin [Epsom College 1874-1879]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University. From then on, his life was a continuous record of heroic deeds. In July, 1876, when an accident befell the ‘Flying Dutchman,’ he rendered valuable aid although injured himself, and received a letter of thanks and a cheque for 50 guineas from the directors of the Great Western Railway. When studying for the Navy at Portsmouth he saved two ladies from drowning. At a lifeboat accident at Aberdeen he leaped from the pier in a heavy storm and saved a sailor. Although he initially entered general practice in Guernsey, he later emigrated to South Africa. Later in his career he joined the Johannesburg Mounted Rifles, and devoted his best interests to relieve and comfort the sick and wounded in the South African War until stricken down by the deadly typhoid. He died a hero at his post at Wynberg Hospital, South Africa in 1901, aged 46 years.

Purves, Robert Black (1872-1937). Epsom College: 1887-1892

ROBERT BLACK PURVES (1872-1937). D.S.O., T.D., M.B., C.M. (Edin.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1887-1891] was the son of Surgeon Major H. B. Purves of the Bengal Army, and brother of John Dove Purves, Writer to the Signet [Epsom College 1889-1894]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University and then the University of Breslau. Following medical qualification he was appointed Tutor in Clinical Surgery at Edinburgh University, and Surgeon to the Deaconess Hospital, Edinburgh. He was then appointed Senior Consultant Surgeon at Lincoln County Hospital, and was elected Chairman of the Lincoln Division of the British Medical Association. In 1926, he was Vice-President of the B.M.A. Section of Orthopaedics at the Annual Meeting at Nottingham, and in 1927 he was elected Sheriff of Lincoln (1927). During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the R.A.M.C. in Egypt and Palestine with the Lincolnshire Yeomanry, and was on board the transport ship ‘Mercian,’ when it was attacked by an enemy submarine. He was awardedthe D.S.O. for conspicuous bravery in attending the wounded under fire on that occasion (1918). In 1922, he was granted the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and received the Territorial Decoration. He died, when falling from his horse while out hunting.

Rainbird, Percival Horace (1872-1944).Epsom College: 1886-1889

PERCIVAL HORACE RAINBIRD (1872-1944). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1886-1889] was the son of Dr Horace Rainbird, of Saxilby, Lincolnshire. He received his medical education at Glasgow University, and went into general practice at Saxilby, Lincolnshire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 10th District of the Lincoln Union.

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Randall, John George (1845-1881).Epsom College: 1856-1863

JOHN GEORGE RANDALL (1845-1881). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1863] was the son of John Randall, F.R.C.S., of Portman Street, London, and brother of Frank Pope Randall [Epsom College 1865- 1870]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital. After medical qualification he joined the Indian Medical Service as a surgeon. He died in 1881, aged 36 years. No further details known.

Ransom, Professor Frederick Parlett Fisher (1849-1937). Epsom College: 1861-1868

PROFESSOR FREDERICK PARLETT FISHER RANSOM (1849-1937). M.D. C.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1861-1867] was the son of P. P. Ransom, surgeon, of North Elmham, Norfolk, and brother of Herbert Charles Ransom [Epsom College 1867-1872], and Edward Ernest Ransom [Epsom College 1868-1873]. He received his medical training at King’s College, London, and Edinburgh University. From Edinburgh, Frederick Ransom travelled to Germany where he was for a time assistant to Professor Emil von Behring at Halle and Professor Hans Meyer at Marburg. On his return to London he was appointed Lecturer in Pharmacology and Senior Pharmacologist at the London School of Medicine for Women [now the Royal Free Hospital]. He then received the appointment of Professor of Pharmacology, University of London. During the First World War, Professor Ransom served on the War Office Tetanus Committee and published an important paper summarising modern views on the disease. He did much original research on tetanus and also on bronchodilator nerves. When the British Medical Association held its annual meeting at Cambridge in 1920, he was elected Vice President of the Section of Physiology and

Raper, Matthew Henry (1872-1924).Epsom College: 1885-1890

MATTHEW HENRY RAPER (1872-1924). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885- 1890. prefect. Rugby XV. Cr t XI] was the son of Dr W. A. Raper, of Great Wakering, Essex, and brother of Frank Alexander Raper, M.C. [Epsom College 1899-1902]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to the Middlesex Hospital, where he was a Prizeman, and who took First Class Honours in Medicine and Forensic Medicine in the M.B. Examination. He went into general practice at Great Wakering, Essex, was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Great Wakering District of the Rochford Union, and an Admiralty Surgeon. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918) in Malta.

Ree, Frederick George (1849-1885).Epsom College: 1864-1866

FREDERICK GEORGE REE (1849-1885). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1864-1866] was the son of H. P. Ree, surgeon, of Fulham, London. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Ealing, Middlesex, but died in 1885, aged 36 years.

Reed, Surgeon-Captain John Charles Groscourt (1872-1926).Epsom College: 1884-1884

SURGEON CAPTAIN JOHN CHARLES GROSCOURT REED (1872-1926). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1884] was the son of Surgeon Major J. G. Reed, I.A., and father of Dr John Groscourt Reed, M.B.E. [Epsom College 1911-1912]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and was then appointed Assistant Medical Officer at the Old Manor Mental Hospital, Salisbury. In 1900, he served as a Surgeon Captain in the Royal Navy, winning the China Medal and Clasp. During the First World War he served in Bermuda 1914-1916, and then with the Grand Fleet 1916-1918. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1923.

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Reilly, Percy George (1876-1947).Epsom College: 1889-1894

PERCY GEORGE REILLY (1876-1947). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1894] was the son of Dr F. J. Reilly, of Mile End Road, East London. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Mile End.

Renshaw, Charles Jeremiah (1841-1916). Epsom College: 1855-1859

CHARLES JEREMIAH RENSHAW (1841-1916). M.D. (St Andrew’s), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., F.F.P.S. (Glasgow) [Epsom College 1855-1858] was the son of Jeremiah Renshaw, a surgeon of Altrincham, Cheshire, and brother of Dr William Alfred Renshaw, M.D. [Epsom College 1855-1858]. He received his medical training at St Andrew’s University, and the Manchester Medical School, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Ashton-upon- Mersey U.D.C., Greater Manchester. He was Vice-President of the Manchester Medical Society; Vice-President of the Lancashire and Cheshire Branch of the British Medical Association; and Vice-President at the Medical Congress, Moscow (1897), and the Medical Congress, Paris (1900).

Reynolds, Lewis William (1856-1935). Epsom College: 1870-1873

LEWIS WILLIAM REYNOLDS (1856-1935). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., M.R.C.P. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1870-1872] was the son of William Reynolds, surgeon of Wellington, Somerset, and brother of Arthur Henry Reynolds [Epsom College 1874-1877], Charles Edward Reynolds [Epsom College 1874-1878], Ernest Reynolds [Epsom College 1876- 1879], and Lieutenant-Colonel Eric William Reynolds [Epsom College 1900-1902]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospitaland after qualification served as a Civil Surgeon, A.M.D. in South Africa (1878-1879), taking part in the Battle of Ulundi, forwhich he was awarded the South Africa Medal and Clasp. After the South African War he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for High Wycombe, and Surgeon at High Wycombe General Hospital. He also served as a J.P. for the County of Buckinghamshire. During his time in South Africa Lewis Reynolds kept a detailed record of his experiences and the events taking place around him. His diaries were published in 2002, under the title A Civil Surgeon – Serving with the British Armyin the Anglo-Zulu War. His narrative makes interesting reading. At the conclusion of the Battle of Ulundi he writes: “After this we advanced and burnt Ulundi & also 6 or 7 large military kraals, and then returned to our camp on Umvolosi River. 2 volunteers who were killed yesterday were buried. Beresford was the first into Ulundi, galloping up with three others & jumping the fence, hat in hand. The column returned in great spirit, bands playing – colours flying, kraals burning all around…..20,000 Zulus are supposed to have been in action, having against them about 4,000 European

Rhodes, Courtney Mansel (1869-1895).Epsom College: 1883-1888

COURTNEY MANSEL RHODES (1869-1895). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1888. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Charles Rhodes, of Weymouth, Dorset, and brother of Sydney Gerald Rhodes [Epsom College 1887-1889], Lieutenant Commander Montague John Rhodes [Epsom College 1883-1886], and Berkeley Cecil Rhodes [Epsom College 1890-1891]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital. He died in 1895, aged 26 years, shortly after qualifying as a doctor. No further details known.

Richmond, James Robert Marr (1867-1923).Epsom College: 1881-1884

JAMES ROBERT MARR RICHMOND (1867-1923). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1881-1884] was the son of Dr Sylvester Richmond, M.D. of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, and grandfather of Professor Sir Mark Henry Richmond, F.R.C.P., F.R.S., Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University [Epsom College 1944-1949]. He received his medical education atKing’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at St Just, Cornwall. He was previously Medical Officer of Health

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and Surgeon for the Overton District of Hampshire.

Rigden, Alan (1862-1912).Epsom College: 1879-1881

ALAN RIGDEN (1862-1912). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1881] was the son of George Rigden, surgeon, of Canterbury. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital and Durham University. He was appointed Senior Medical Officer and Physician Superintendent of the Salop and Montgomery Counties Asylum, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury.

Robathan, George Beckett (1845-1910).Epsom College: 1857-1860

GEORGE BECKETT ROBATHAN (1845-1910). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1857-1860. Rugby XV. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of Edward Robathan, surgeon, of Risca, South Wales, and brother of Dr John William Robathan, M.D. [Epsom College 1857-1860]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. In general practice at Newport, Monmouthshire, and Surgeon for Pontymister Iron and Tin Works, and Risca Chemical Works. He was Captain of the United Hospitals Rugby XV.

Robathan, John William (1843-1882).Epsom College: 1857-1860

JOHN WILLIAM ROBATHAN (1843-1882). M.D. (Pennsylvania) [Epsom College 1857-1860] was the son of Edward Robathan, surgeon, of Risca, Monmouthshire, and brother of Dr George Beckett Robathan [Epsom College 1857- 1860]. His British medical school is not known, but he received some part of his medical education in the United States, passing the M.D. of Pennsylvania University, the oldest medical school in the U.S.A. He went into general practice at Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., where he died in 1882, at the age of 39 years. He was Captain of the United Hospitals Rugby XV.

Robbs, Charles Edward (1859-1922). Epsom College: 1873-1879

CHARLES EDWARD ROBBS (1859-1922). B.A., M.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., B.Sc. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1878] was the son of Dr W. E. Robbs of Stamford, Lincolnshire. He won a Science Scholarship to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a Prizeman, and then completed his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, winning the Gilchrist Scholarship. He was appointed Consultant Surgeon at Gravesend Hospital, and the Borough Sanatorium.

Roberts, Arthur Henry (1859-1930).Epsom College: 1872-1874

ARTHUR HENRY ROBERTS (1859-1930). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1874] was the son of J. H. Roberts, surgeon, of Finchley Road, London, and brother of Dr Gordon Money Roberts [Epsom College 1859-1861]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Malling R.D.C., Kent, and before that was Medical Officer of Health for Wrotham Sanitary District. He was sometime Surgeon to the New South Wales Emigration Service, Australia, and Anaesthetist at the Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. He was a member of the Middlesex County Rugby XV.

Roberts, Edward (1857-1937). Epsom College: 1869-1877

EDWARD ROBERTS (1857-1937). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., J.P. [Epsom College 1869-1876. Brande Prize] was the son of Jacob

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Roberts, surgeon, of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. He was later appointed Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester. In 1905 he was elected High Sheriff of Cardigan, andsat as a J.P. for the County of Cardigan.

Roberts, George Money (c. 1846-1880).Epsom College: 1859-1861

GORDON MONEY ROBERTS (c. 1846-1880). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1861] was the son of J. H. Roberts, surgeon, of Finchley Road, London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and then went into general practice at Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. He died in 1880, aged about 35 years.

Robinson, John Desborough (1849-1876).Epsom College: 1859-1863

JOHN DESBOROUGH ROBINSON (1849-1876). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1859-1863] was the son of J. C. Robinson, surgeon, of Syston, Leicestershire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the medal for surgery. He was then appointed Assistant Demonstrator and Prosector in Anatomy at Charing Cross Medical School, and Prosector in Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. He later went into general practice at Dorchester, Dorset. He died in 1876, aged 27 years. No further details known.

Robinson, Lieutenant-Colonel George Somerville (1857-1945). Epsom College: 1873-1875

SURGEON LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GEORGE SOMERVILLE ROBINSON (1857-1945). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1874] was the son of Surgeon Major Frederick Robinson. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital and after qualification joined the Scots Guards as a Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel. After serving in South Africa he was appointed Medical Officer in Charge of Troops at Eastbourne.

Robinson, Mark Antony (1850-1911).Epsom College: 1863-1868

MARK ANTONY ROBINSON (1850-1911). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.M. [Epsom College 1863-1868] was the son of M. A. Robinson, surgeon, of Ditchling, Sussex. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hove, Sussex. He was previously a Surgeon in the Madras Army, India.

Rockwood, Colonel David Pratt (1873- ? ). Epsom College: 1889-1893

COLONEL DAVID PRATT ROCKWOOD (1873-1930). V.D., C.M.G., M.R.C.S, L.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889- 1892] was the son of Dr W. G. Rockwood of Colombo, Ceylon. He received his medical training at University College Hospital. He thenreturned to Ceylon where he was appointed Physician to the General Hospital at Colombo. He was also Surgeon to the Colombo Police Force, Colombo, and Lecturer in Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the Ceylon Medical College. During World War One he was the Commanding Officer of the Ceylon Medical Corps. He was Vice-President of the Ceylon Branchof the British Medical Association, and a Member of the Physiological Society of Great Britain.

Rodwell, Thomas Harry Bate (1848-1893).Epsom College: 1860-1863

THOMAS HARRY BATE RODWELL (1848-1893). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1860-1863] was the son of George Rodwell, surgeon of Loddon, Norfolk. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Loddon, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 2nd District and Workhouse of the

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Loddon and Clavering Union, Norfolk. He was sometime Medical Officer for the 4th Norfolk Volunteer Regiment. He di n 1893, aged 45 years.

Roe, Thomas O'Neil (1873-1910).Epsom College: 1885-1891

THOMAS O’NEIL ROE (1873-1910). M.B. (Lond), M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H., M.D. (Chile) [Epsom College 1885- 1891. Carr Exhibition] was the son of Dr Roe, of unknown provenance. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, where he was awarded the Silver Medal in Anatomy. He was then appointed Assistant Medical Officer at the Western Hospital, Fulham (Metropolitan Asylum Board). At a later date he was appointed Resident Medical Officer at the Nottingham City Isolation Hospital, and later still he removed to Chile where he was Surgeon to the Nitrate Railway Company. He di n 1910, at Iquique, Chile, aged 37 years. No further details known.

Rogers, Thomas Edward (1858-1893).Epsom College: 1871-1877

THOMAS EDWARD ROGERS (1858-1893). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1871-1877. Captain of Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Edward Rogers, surgeon, of Stokenham, South Devon. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, where he achieved 1st Class Honours in his undergraduate examination. He then entered general practice at Bartholomew Close, London. He was previously Resident Medical Officer at the Royal General Dispensary, Aldersgate, London. He died in 1893, aged 35 years.

Roome, Herbert Abercrombie (1857-1935).Epsom College: 1871-1874

HENRY ABERCROMBIE ROOME (1857-1935). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1871-1874] was the son of Dr Henry Roome, of Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice in Harley Street, London. He was previously Honorary Medical Officer at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford.

Roome, Stanley Molesworth (1861-1892).Epsom College: 1874-1880

STANLEY MOLESWORTH ROOME (1861-1892). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1880] was the son of Dr HenryRoome, of Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, and brother of Dr Henry Abercrombie Roome [Epsom College 1871- 1874]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and Edinburgh University. He then emigrated to Tasmania, and died there in 1892, aged 31 years. No further details known.

Roper, Arthur Leonard (1867-1903).Epsom College: 1877-1881

ARTHUR LEONARD ROPER (1867-1903). M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1877-1881] was the son of Arthur Roper, surgeon, of Lewisham, South London, and brother of Edward George Roper [Epsom College 1877-1881]. He received his medical education at Clare College, Cambridge and Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Lewisham, South London. He di n 1903, aged 36 years. No further details known.

Roper, Edwin Teynham (1854-1919).Epsom College: 1867-1871

EDWIN TEYNHAM ROPER (1854-1919). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), LL.D., F.R.G.S. [Epsom College 1868-1871] was the son of A. G.

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Roper, F.R.C.S., of Croydon, Surrey, and brother of George Roper [Epsom College 1860-1863]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice in Brighton, Sussex. He was previously Clinical Assistant at the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, and the Victoria Hospital for Children, London. He was Visiting Surgeon atthe Halliford Asylum.

Rudyard, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Ashton (1866-1940). Epsom College: 1882-1884

LIEUTENANT- COLONEL HENRY ASHTON RUDYARD (1866-1940). R.A.M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1882-1883] was the son of Dr Aldred Rudyard of Watford, Hertfordshire. He received his medical training at University College Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Captain and was Officer in Charge of the 3rd East Anglian Field Ambulance and the Welsh Field Ambulance. He then joined the R.A.M.C. as a Lieutenant-Colonel with the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Regiment.

Rugg, William John (1865-1891).Epsom College: 1879-1880

WILLIAM JOHN RUGG (1865-1891). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1880] was the son of Dr G. W. Rugg, of Clapham, South London. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, was appointed House Surgeon at Pontefract Hospital, but died in 1891, aged 26 years. No further details known.

Rumboll, Charles Frederick (1859-1935).Epsom College: 1872-1876

CHARLES FREDERICK RUMBOLL (1859-1935). V.D., M.D. (Durham), B.S., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P., D.L. [Epsom College 1872-1876] was the son of C. L. Rumboll, farmer, of Calne, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Durham University. He passed the M.D. with honours and was Prox.Access. for the Gold Medal, in 1886. He then entered general practice at Melksham, Wiltshire; was Medical Officer for the 3rd District of the Melksham Union; Surgeon and Senior Medical Officer to the Melksham Hospital, and Medical Officer to the Melksham Union. Apart from this, he was a Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Wiltshire Regiment, a Barrister-at- Law of the Inner Temple (1897) and Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Wiltshire. He served as a J.P. for the County of Wiltshire, and was Chairman of the Trowbridge Division of the British Medical Association.

Rusher, James Benjamin (1851-1912).Epsom College: 1865-1868

JAMES BENJAMIN RUSHER (1851-1912). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1865-1868] was the son of J. G. Rusher, surgeon, of Pershore, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Pershore, where he was also Medical Officer for the Pershore District and Workhouse of the Pershore Union.

Rutherford, Hon. George James (1869-1948). Epsom College: 1883-1887

HON. GEORGE JAMES RUTHERFORD (1869-1948). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1883-1886] was the son of Dr Samuel Rutherford of Pulborough, Sussex, and brother of Alexander Charles Rutherford [Epsom College 1885-1889], and Cyril Felix Rutherford, Secretary of the French Rugby Football Union from 1900. [Epsom College 1886-1890]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and served as a Government Medical Officer in Nigeria, Ghana and Ceylon. He was later appointed Principal Medical Officer, Ceylon, and Inspector General of Hospitals, Ceylon. He served as a J.P. for Ceylon and was a Member of the Ceylon Legislative

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Ryan, Percival Cecil Hardinge (1863-1947).Epsom College: 1876-1877

PERCIVAL CECIL HARDINGE RYAN (1863-1947). M.A., M.D., B.Ch., L.M. (Dubl.) [Epsom College 1876-1877] was the son of Dr John Ryan, of Dublin. He received his medical education at Trinity College, Dublin, and the Middlesex Hospital. He was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the City of Bath, and Medical Officer for the Bath Southern Dispensary.

Sandiland, Digby Sayer (1877- ? ).Epsom College: 1889-1895

DIGBY SAYER SANDILAND (born 1877). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1895] was the son of Dr A. H. Sandiland, of Southgate Road, North London, and brother of Dr Ernest Littleton Sandiland, T.D. [Epsom College 1894-1900]. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Southgate, North London.

Satchell, Charles George (1858- c.1900).Epsom College: 1869-1876

CHARLES GEORGE SATCHELL (born 1858). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1869-1876. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of W. C. Satchell, surgeon, of Tunbridge Wells, brother of Robert Evan Satchell [Epsom College 1871-1875], and Harry Carrol Satchell [Epsom College 1874-1876]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. Hethen emigrated to Takaka, Nelson, New Zealand. No further details known.

Savery, Frank (1864-1946).Epsom College: 1874-1882

FRANK SAVERY (1864-1946). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1882. Carr Exhibition] was the son of J. C. Savery, apothecary, of Hastings, Sussex. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to University College Hospital, where he won the Erichsen Prize for Practical Surgery. He was appointed Resident Anaesthetist at Hull Royal Infirmary, and then entered general practice at Ealing, West London, where he was also Medical Officer for the Ealing Cottage Hospital. He was a member of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Seller, John Douglas (1869-1906).Epsom College: 1883-1887

JOHN DOUGLAS SELLER (1869-1906). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1883-1887. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr J. L. Seller, of Nantwich, Cheshire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Dartford, Kent. He died in 1906, aged 37 years. No further details known.

Sephton, Richard Burrows (1871-1936).Epsom College: 1884-1886

RICHARD BURROWS SEPHTON (1871-1936). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1884-1886] was the son of Dr Robert Sephton, of Culcheth, Lancashire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh and Manchester Universities, and then went into general practice at Culcheth, Warrington. He was a Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Medical Officers of Health, Medical Officer of Health for Warrington, and a Poor Law Medical Officer in Lancashire, for over 50 years. He was also a J.P. for the County of Lancashire. “He did his rounds on horseback and many of the older inhabitants of Culcheth will remember his short figure mounted on his grey mare. Later on he used a gig and brougham, and about ten years ago he reluctantly gave up his seven horses and took to motoring. He was extremely fond of horses and had many exciting times with his racing stud at the local meetings”

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Seymour, Edgar William [formerly Hoffmeister] (1868-1926).Epsom College: 1880-1886

EDGAR WILLIAM SEYMOUR (formerly HOFFMEISTER) (1868-1926). M.V.O., M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1886. head prefect. Captain of Cricket XI. Sterry, Engledue and Martin Prizes] was the son of Dr William Hoffmeister, M.V.O., M.D., Surgeon Apothecary to H.M. Queen Victoria, [Epsom College 1856-1860]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and was a Scholar of St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Cowes, Isle of Wight, and was appointed Surgeon Apothecary to H.M. Queen Victoria andthe Royal Family at Osborne, Surgeon-in-Ordinary to Princess Beatrice, and Surgeon to the Royal Yacht Squadron. He was also Medical Officer to the Osborne House Officer’s Convalescent Home. He was a member of both the Cambridge University and Hampshire County Cricket XIs.

Shapland, John Dee (1868-1919).Epsom College: 1885-1885

JOHN DEE SHAPLAND (1868-1919). M.A. (Cantab.), M.D. (Durham), B.S. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1885-1885] was the son of Dr J. D. Shapland, of Bishop’s Tawton, Devon, and brother of Frederick George Westacott Shapland [Epsom College 1885-1885]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Cambridge, Durham University, and University College Hospital. He went into general practice at Exmouth, Devon, and was Medical Officer for the Exmouth District of the St Thomas’s Union.

Sharples, Inspector General Charles William (1854-1937). Epsom College: 1867-1871

INSPECTOR-GENERAL CHARLES WILLIAM SHARPLES (1854-1937). R.N., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1867- 1870] was the son of T. H. Sharples, surgeon of Tamworth, Staffordshire, and brother of Robert Henry Sharples [Epsom College 1862-1869]. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and after qualification joined the Royal Navy and was appointed successively Fleet Surgeon on H.M.S. St Vincent, Portsmouth (1897); Medical Officer-in-Charge of Ascension Island 1899-1902; Deputy Surgeon General, Royal Navy, and Inspector General, Royal Navy.

Shaw, Harold Bailey (1858-1914). Epsom College: 1870-1878

HAROLD BAILEY SHAW (1858-1914). B.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Cantab.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1877. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Propert Prize] was the son of William Shaw, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Hampstead, London. He won a Senior Natural Science Scholarship to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where he took First Class Honours in the Natural Science Tripos. At Charing Cross Hospital, where he received his medical training, he was awarded a Clothworkers Scholarship, and followingqualification, was appointed Demonstrator in Physiology, and Teacher of Physics and Organic Chemistry. For a short periodhe was Medical Officer to the Small-pox Camp at Darenth, Kent, then Senior Assistant Medical officer at the Hampshire County Asylum, before his appointment as Medical Superintendent of the County Asylum, Newport, Isle of Wight.

Sherlock, John Louis Scott (1864-1900).Epsom College: 1875-1880

JAMES LOUIS SCOTT SHERLOCK (1864-1900). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1875-1880] was the son of Dr James Sherlock, of Powick, Worcestershire, and brother of Abraham John Bruce Sherlock [Epsom College 1864-1872]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was later appointed Medical Officer in the Uganda Medical Department. He served in the East African War, in Uganda, and was killed in 1900, in action against the Nandi. He was aged 36 years.

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Simpson, John Henry (1844-1869).Epsom College: 1855-1860

JOHN HENRY SIMPSON (1844-1869). M.R.C.S. (Lond.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1860] was the son of F. H. Simpson, surgeon, of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital. He wasa Ship’s Surgeon for the P. and O. Steamship Company, but died in 1869, aged 25 years.

Sloman, Frederick (1861-1953).Epsom College: 1874-1875

FREDERICK SLOMAN (1861-1953). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1874-1875] was the son of S. G. Sloman, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey, and brother of Dr Samuel George Sloman [Epsom College 1862-1864]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Brighton, Sussex.

Sloman, Herbert (1853-1927).Epsom College: 1865-1870

HERBERT SLOMAN (1853-1927). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1865-1870. Junior Scholarship] was the son of S. G. Sloman, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey, and brother of Dr Samuel George Sloman [Epsom College 1862- 1864], the Rev. Canon Arthur Sloman [Epsom College 1863-1870], the Very Rev. Ernest Sloman, Dean of Guiana [Epsom College 1866-1873], and Dr Frederick Sloman [Epsom College 1874-1875]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Dublin, and then went into general practice at Farnham Common, Surrey. He was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the South District of the Farnham Union, as well as Admiralty Surgeon and Agent.

Sloman, Samuel George (1847-1929).Epsom College: 1862-1864

SAMUEL GEORGE SLOMAN (1847-1929). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1862-1864] was the son of S. G. Sloman, surgeon, of Farnham, Surrey, and brother of the Rev. Canon Arthur Sloman [Epsom College 1863-1870], Dr Herbert Sloman [Epsom College 1865-1870], the Very Rev. Ernest Sloman, Dean of Guiana [Epsom College 1866- 1873], and Dr Frederick Sloman [Epsom College 1874-1875]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Farnham, where he was also Medical Officer of Health for Farnham U.D.C, Surrey. He was appointed an Honorary Associate of St. John Ambulance “after 30 years lecturing.”

Smith, Alfred Egerton Manners (1860-1933).Epsom College: 1872-1877

ALFRED EGERTON MANNERS SMITH (1860-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1877. Cricket XI] was the son of Surgeon General C. M. Smith, Bengal Army, of Kempsey, Worcestershire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset. He wa dical O icer and Public Vaccinator for the 8th and 9th Districts, Bridgwater Union. In 1885, he took part in the North-West Rebellion Conflict in Saskatchewan, Canada, and was awarded the medal. He pla or the United Hospitals Rugby XV.

Smith, Edward Last (1856-1937). Epsom College: 1872-1873

EDWARD LAST SMITH (1856-1937). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.M., J.P. [Epsom College 1872-1872] was the son of George Smith, surgeon of Kilburn, London. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and was appointed Consultant Physician at Torbay Hospital, Devon, and Surgeon to the Torquay Surgical Aid Society. He also served as a Medical referee to a number of Assurance Companies. During the First World War he served as Commandant for Munitions, Torquay. He was a J.P. for the County of Devon.

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Smith, Ernest Sutton (1854-1923).Epsom College: 1868-1872

ERNEST SUTTON SMITH (1854-1923). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1868-1872. Rugby XV, Cricket XI. Carr Exhibition] was the son of a doctor [details unknown]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Margate, Kent.

Smith, Ernest William Barratt (1857-1925).Epsom College: 1870-1870;re

ERNEST WILLIAM BARRATT SMITH (1857-1925). M.B., C.M., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870- 1870; re-entered 1872-1873] was the son of T. H. Smith, surgeon, of Berkeley Square, London. He received his medical education atSt George’s Hospital and Aberdeen University, and went into general practice at Brooke Street, Mayfair.

Smith, Frederick James Porter (1864-1945).Epsom College: 1876-1880

FREDERICK JAMES PORTER SMITH (1864-1945). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1876-1880] was the son of Dr F. Porter Smith, of Shepton Mallett, Somerset; brother of William Sidney Smith [Epsom College 1879-1879], and Robert Ker Porter Smith [Epsom College 1888-1888]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Walworth, South East London. He was previously Resident Clinical Assistant at the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart, London.

Smith, Lieutenant-Colonel Sidney Browning (1866-1930). Epsom College: 1877-1885

Smith, Percy Montague (1871-1961). Epsom College: 1887-1891

PERCY MONTAGUE SMITH (1871-1961). M.D. (Lond.), M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A., F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1890. prefect] was the son of W. H. Smith, a civil engineer, of Streatham Hill, South London, brother of Sidney Maynard Smith, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1889-1893], and father of Harold Montague- Smith [Epsom College 1921-1923]. He received his medical training at St Mary’s Hospital, and was subsequently appointed Consultant Physician at the Kensington Dispensary and Hospital for Sick Children, and Honorary Physician to the Princess Louise Hospital for Children. He was a Fellow and Council Member of the Medical Society

Smith, Sidney Maynard (1875-1928). Epsom College: 1889-1894

Smith, Thomas Somerville (c.1844-1893).Epsom College: 1856-1856

THOMAS SOMERVILLE SMITH (c. 1844-1893). L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1856-1856] was the son of Dr T. B. Smith, of Sittingbourne, Kent, and brother of Dr William Woodriff Smith [Epsom College 1856-1856]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Sittingbourne, Kent. He was also a Surgeon for the Milton Division of H. M. Coastguard.

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Smith, William Woodriff (c.1844-1926).Epsom College: 1856-1856

WILLIAM WOODRIFF SMITH (c. 1844-1926). L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (St Andrews) [Epsom College 1856-1856] was the son of Dr T. B. Smith, of Sittingbourne, Kent, and brother of Thomas Somerville Smith [Epsom College 1856-1856]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Sittingbourne, Kent. He was a member of the General Council of the University of St Andrews.

Spackman, Coniston (1860-1906).Epsom College: 1874-1877

CONISTON SPACKMAN (1860-1906). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1874-1877] was the son of F. C. Spackman, surgeon, of Faringdon, Berkshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew ’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hove, Sussex.

Spong, John Fuller (1858-1944).Epsom College: 1869-1876

JOHN FULLER SPONG (1858-1944). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1869-1876] was the son of W. N. Spong, F.R.C.S. of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Dr William Spong [Epsom College 1869-1874]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Tooting, South London.

Spong, Major Charles Stuart (1859-1925). Epsom College: 1870-1879

MAJOR CHARLES STUART SPONG (1859-1925). D.S.O., R.A.M.C., B.Sc. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1871-1878] was the son of W. S. Spong, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Dr William Spong [Epsom College 1869-1874]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital and was later appointed Assistant Demonstrator of Anatomy. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C., and was seconded for service with the Egyptian Army. He was at one time medical adviser to the Egyptian State Railways. Before this, he had served at Dongola (1899), on the Nile (1897-1898), and in the Sudan (1897), and was awarded the Medjidieh Order. He was mentioned in dispatches four times, was awarded the D.S.O., and was appointed later as Surgeon to the Seaman’s Hospital, Greenwich.

Spong, William (1855-1907).Epsom College: 1869-1874

WILLIAM SPONG (1855-1907). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1869-1874] was the son of W. N. Spong, F.R.C.S. of Faversham, Kent, and brother of Dr John Fuller Spong [Epsom College 1869-1874]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Beckenham, Kent.

Spooner, Edward Monro (1840-1903).Epsom College: 1855-1856

EDWARD MONRO SPOONER (1840-1903). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (St Andrews), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1856] was the son of E. O Spooner, F.R.C.S. of Salisbury, grandfather of Professor Edward Tenney Casswell Spooner, C.M.G., F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1917-1922], and Dr William Henry Casswell Spooner [Epsom College 1923-1927]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Blandford, Dorset, where he was also Surgeon to the Blandford Cottage Hospital. He was the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for Blandford District, and Honorary Assistant Surgeon to the 1st Volunteer Battalion Dorset Regiment.

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Squire, Edward Herbert (1859-1946).Epsom College: 1870-1871

EDWARD HERBERT SQUIRE (1859-1946). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1870-1871] was the son of S. N. Squire, surgeon, of Wivenhoe, Essex, and brother of the Rev. Samuel Nathaniel Squire [Epsom College 1870- 1874]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Wivenhoe, where he was DistrictMedical Officer for the Tendring Union, and Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Lexden and Winstree Union, Essex.

Stanger, William (1845-1928). Epsom College: 1857-1860

WILLIAM STANGER (1845-1928). F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A., J.P. [Epsom College 1857-1859] was the son of G. E. Stanger, surgeon, of Nottingham. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital. He was Honorary Surgeon to the Clayton Hospital, Wakefield, and Chief Medical Officer for the Great Northern and Great Central Railways. He was elected President of the Yorkshire Branch of the British Medical Association, and served as a Member of Council of the Yorkshire Branch of the British Medical Association. He was a J.P. for Wakefield.

Stanwell, Frederic Skey (1872-1908).Epsom College: 1885-1891

FREDERIC SKEY STANWELL (1872-1908). M.B., C.M. (Edin.), M.D. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1885-1891. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr William Stanwell, of Rochdale. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went intogeneral practice at Palmer’s Green, North London, where he was Assistant Medical Officer for the North Eastern Hospital, Tottenham, and the Northern Hospital, Winchmore Hill, London. He was previously Medical Officer to the East Riding Asylum, Beverley, Humberside. He died in 1908, at the age of 36.

Stedman, Frederick Osmund Robert (1862-1927).Epsom College: 1875-1881

FREDERICK OSMUND ROBERT STEDMAN (1862-1927). M.D., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), .P. (Hong Kong) [Epsom College 1875-1881. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Arthur Stedman, of Great Bookham, Surrey, and brother of Eustace Arthur Stedman [Epsom College 1878-1882]. He won an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, and wentinto general practice at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Sometime later he emigrated to Hong Kong where he was in practice for 25 years. He was President of the Hong Kong and China Branch of the British Medical Association, and a member of the Central Council of the B.M.A. (1904-1906; 1920-1921). He was a J.P. for Hong Kong.

Stedman, Savignac Bell (1871- ? ).Epsom College: 1881-1882

SAVIGNAC BELL STEDMAN (born 1871). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1881-1882; re- entered 1886—1889] was the son of Dr Arthur Stedman, of Great Bookham, Surrey, and brother of Dr Frederick Osmund Robert Stedman, M.D., J.P. [Epsom College 1875-1881]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Binbrook Division of the Louth District Union, Lincolnshire. Later, he appears to have retired from medicine, emigrating to Ceylon, and taking up tea planting (Rosehaugh Tea Company).

Steele, Russell (1847-1910) Epsom College: 1860-1866

RUSSELL STEELE (1847-1910). M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.M. (Edin.)[Epsom College 1860-1865] was the son

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of J. S. Steele, surgeon, of Reigate, Surrey. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and Newcastle University. During the First World War he served in the R.A.M.C., in France and at Salonika. He then went into general practice in Devizes, and later in Regent’s Park, London. After a period in general practice he was appointed Senior Surgeonat the West Herts Infirmary, Hemel Hempstead. He was also a Commissioner of the St John Ambulance Brigade for CentralLondon; a Knight of the Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem; a Freeman of the City of London, and a Yeoman of the Society of Apothecaries.

Stephens, Lockhart Edward Walter (1858-1940).Epsom College: 1870-1877

LOCKHART EDWARD WALTER STEPHENS (1858-1940). C.B.E., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.L. [Epsom College 1870-1877. prefect. Sterry Prize] was the son of Dr D. W. Stephens, of Emsworth, Hampshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, where he was awarded the Treasurers Gold Medal for Surgery. He went into general practice at Emsworth, Hampshire, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Warblington U.D.C. He was a Deputy Lieutenant for Hampshire; County Director of the British Red Cross Society for Hampshire, and Honorary Secretary of the Southern Branch of the British Medical Association (1922-1927). He was also Chairman of the Portsmouth Division of the British Medical Association (1923-1924), and a member of the Central Council of the British Medical Association. He founded the Victoria Hospital at Portsmouth.

Stephenson, Edward Rigby (1870-1936).Epsom College: 1883-1886

EDWARD RIGBY STEPHENSON HALE (1870-1936). L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1883- 1886] was the son of Dr T. F. Hale, of Stavely, Derbyshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Ossett, Yorkshire, where he was also Deputy Medical Officer of

Stephenson, Sydney Harry (1862-1923). Epsom College: 1875-1880

Stevens, Percy Richard (1858-1919). Epsom College: 1868-1870

PERCY RICHARD STEVENS (1858-1919). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1869] was the son of C. P. Stevens, F.R.C.S., surgeon, of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and father of Gerald Vickers Stevens [Epsom College 1916-1919], and Arthur Clarence Stevens [Epsom College 1919-1919]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, and was appointed Surgeon to the Braintree and Bocking Hospital, Essex, and Medical Officer of Health for Braintree Urban District.

Stilwell, George Robert Fabris (1867-1955).Epsom College: 1878-1886

GEORGE ROBERT FABRIS STILWELL (1867-1955). O.B.E., M.B., B.S., M.D. (London), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1878-1886. prefect. Rugby XV. Martin, Propert, Brande and Watts Prizes] was the son of Dr R. R. Stilwell, of Beckenham, Kent, brother of Spencer Fabius Stilwell [Epsom College 1888-1891], and father of Dr George Denison Stilwell [Epsom College born 1917]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Beckenham, Kent, where he remained for over 60 years. He was Honorary Consulting Medical Officer to the Beckenham Hospital, and Vice-President of that Hospital (1934). During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. and was in charge of a war hospital established at Beckenham. For his wartime services he received the O.B.E. He was President of the Kent Branch of the British Medical Association in 1930-1931, and again from 1943 to 1947, and

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Sutcliff, Edward Harvey (1872-1905).Epsom College: 1886-1891

EDWARD HARVEY SUTCLIFF (1872-1905). M.B., M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1891. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Edward Sutcliff, of Great Torrington, Devon, brother of Captain Archibald Alfred Sutcliff, R.A.M.C., M.B., B.S. [Epsom College 1895-1900]. He rec d his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Durham University. Following qualification, he served as a Surgeon to the 4th Volunteer Brigade Devonshire Regiment (1896), but later settled in general practice at Torrington, Devon, where he was also Medical Officer to the Torrington Union. He died aged 33 years.

Sutherland, Charles Russell (1875- ? ).Epsom College: 1888-1894

CHARLES RUSSELL SUTHERLAND (born 1875). M.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.R.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1888-1894. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr J. R. Sutherland, of West Rainton, Co. Durham. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Fence Houses, Co. Durham, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham.

Sutton, Surgeon Rear-Admiral Edward (1870-1940). Epsom College: 1883-1887

Sworder, Horace (1854-1937).Epsom College: 1867-1870

HORACE SWORDER (1854-1937). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1870] was the son of Thomas Sworder, solicitor, of Luton, Bedfordshire, and brother of Arthur Thomas Sworder [Epsom College 1867- 1869]. Hereceived his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Luton, Bedfordshire. He was Medical Officer of Health for Luton, and Founder (1899) and first Medical Superintendent of the Luton Children’s Hospital (1900-1916). He conceived and organised the ‘Children’s Guild of Kindness,’ which proved invaluable in raising finance for the hospital. Dr Sworder was a member of the Court of the Society of Apothecaries, President of the South Midlands Branch of the British Medical Association, and Chairman of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Division of the B.M.A.

Sylvester, Kirwan Francis (1848-1912).Epsom College: 1859-1864

KIRWAN FRANCIS SYLVESTER (1848-1912). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), L.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1859- 1864] was the son of G. M. Sylvester, surgeon, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, where he was also a Medical Officer for the Trowbridge and Melksham Union, and Surgeon for the Great Western Railway.

Symons, Herman Bertie Trehane (1865-1936).Epsom College: 1878-1879

HERMAN BERTIE TREHANE SYMONS (1865-1936). L.R.C.P.I., L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1878-1879] was the son of Dr J. T. M. Symons, of Woolwich. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital and Aberdeen University. He was employed as a Civil Surgeon with the South African Field Force, Transvaal (1889-1902). He moved later to Italy. No further

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details known.

Tait, George Walter (1846-1911).Epsom College: 1857-1860

GEORGE WALTER TAIT (1846-1911). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College (1857-1860. Brande Prize] was the son of George Tait, surgeon, of Newcastle, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Knowle, Warwickshire.

Tayler, George Christopher (1845-1912).Epsom College: 1857-1860

GEORGE CHRISTOPHER TAYLER (1845-1912). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1857-1860] was the son of Christopher Tayler, surgeon, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Trowbridge District of the Melksham Union. He was President of the Bath and Bristol Branch of the British Medical Association, and Surgeon to the 2nd Wiltshire Royal Volunteer Corps.

Tayler, Herbert Paget (1857-1917).Epsom College: 1870-1877

HERBERT PAGET TAYLER (1857-1917). M.A., M.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1877] was the son of Christopher Tayler, surgeon, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and brother of Dr George Christopher Tayler [Epsom College 1857-1860]. He received his medical education at Clare College, Cambridge and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He entered general practice at Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, and during the First World War served as a Surgeon Major in the 1st Wiltshire Volunteer Regiment.

Taylor, Dudley Claud Palmer (1869-1924).Epsom College: 1881-1886

DUDLEY CLAUD PALMER TAYLOR (1869-1924). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1886] was the son of Frederic Taylor, surgeon, of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and brother of Dr Frederick Henry Arthur Taylor [Epsom College 1878-1885], and Charles Pearson Taylor [Epsom College 1881-1885]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Sibsey, near Boston, Lincolnshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Sibsey District of the Boston Union.

Taylor, Frederick Henry Arthur (1866-1944).Epsom College: 1878-1885

FREDERICK HENRY ARTHUR TAYLOR (1866-1944). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1885] was the son of Frederic Taylor, surgeon, of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and brother of Charles Pearson Taylor [Epsom College 1881-1885], and Dr Dudley Claud Palmer Taylor [Epsom College 1881-1886]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, where he won the Governors’ Gold Medal for Medicine, and the Llewellyn Scholarship. He was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Kidlington District of the Woodstock Union, Oxfordshire.

Taylor, Herbert (1850-1915).Epsom College: 1862-1867

HERBERT TAYLOR (1850-1915). M.B., M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1862-1867. Senior Entrance Scholarship. Rugby XV. Watts Science, Brande and English Prizes] was the son of David Taylor, surgeon, of Kennington, South London, and brother of Sir Frederick Taylor, M.D., P.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1856-1863]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s

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Hospital, and then went into general practice at Kennington, South London.

Taylor, Sir Frederick (1847-1920). Epsom College: 1856-1864

Taylor, Thomas Percy [afterwards Taylor-Lowe] (1858-1939).Epsom College: 1871-1873

THOMAS PERCY TAYLOR [afterwards TAYLOR-LOWE] (1858-1939). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1871-1873] was the son of Thomas Taylor, surgeon, of Bocking, Essex. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Braintree, Essex.

Taylor, Thomas Theodore (1843-1877).Epsom College: 1855-1857

THOMAS THEODORE TAYLOR (1843-1877). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1857] was the son of Thomas Taylor, surgeon and High Bailiff of Cricklade, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Cirencester and Cricklade, Wiltshire. He was a member of the Gloucester Medical Association, and High Bailiff of Cricklade, Wiltshire.

Taylor, William Bramley (1847-1937).Epsom College: 1855-1857

WILLIAM BRAMLEY TAYLOR (1847-1937). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), J.P. [Epsom College 1855-1857] was the son of Dr Charles Taylor of Camberwell, South London. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital. During the First World War he was Secretary and Treasurer of the Belgian Fund, and was awarded the Médaille de Roi Albert. He then entered general practice at Denmark Hill, South London, with the added appointment of Senior Surgeon to the Camberwell Provident Dispensary, and Camberwell House Asylum. He was Master of the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries (1912), and a Member of the Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries (1905-1930). He served as a J.P. for theCounty of London.

Thomas, Benjamin Wilfred (1859-1931).Epsom College: 1872-1878

BENJAMIN WILFRED THOMAS (1859-1931). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1872-1878] was the son of Benjamin Thomas, F.R.C.S. of Llanelly, South Wales, brother of Dr John Raglan Thomas, M.D. [Epsom College 1869- 1872], and Dr Walter Duncan Thomas [Epsom College 1869-1875]. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, and then entered general practice at Welwyn Garden City. He was Surgeon to the Hertfordshire County Police.

Thomas, John Raglan (1855-1928).Epsom College: 1869-1872

JOHN RAGLAN THOMAS (1855-1928). K.H.P., M.D. (Lond.), M.B., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1869-1872] was the son of Benjamin Thomas, F.R.C.S. of Llanelly, brother of Dr Benjamin Wilfred Thomas [Epsom College 1872-1878], Ivor Craddock Thomas, M.V.O., O.B.E. [Epsom College 1874-1878], and Lieutenant -Colonel David Brodie Thomas, O.B.E. [Epsom College 1875-1879]. At Epsom College he was awarded the Gilchrist Scholarship. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he graduated M.B. with Honours in midwifery. He went into general practice at Llanelly, where he was Medical Officer for Llanelly Rural District, and later in a practice at Exeter. Before this he was a Colonel in the A.M.S.; Admiralty Surgeon, and Vice- President of the Naval and Military Branch

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of the British Medical Association. He also served as A.D.M.S. of the Wessex Division, Territorial Force; Brigadier in the Devon Volunteer Brigade and 4th Volunteer Brigade, Devon Regiment. His service in connexion with the medical organisation of the Wessex Territorial Division was recognised by his appointment as Honorary Physician to H. M. King George V. He was an excellent marksman and competed at Bisley as a member of the team which won the China Cup for Devon in 1895.

Thomas, Walter Duncan (1856-1900).Epsom College: 1869-1875

WALTER DUNCAN THOMAS (1856-1910). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1869-1875. prefect. Hodgkin Prize] was the son of Benjamin Thomas, F.R.C.S. of Llanelli, South wales, and brother of Dr John Raglan Thomas, M.D. [Epsom College 1869-1872]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.

Thomas, William Martyn (1869-1897).Epsom College: 1882-1887

WILLIAM MARTYN THOMAS (1869-1897). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1887] was the son of F. J. Thomas, surgeon, of Swaffham, Norfolk, and brother of Thomas Lewis Thomas [Epsom College 1876-1878]. He received his medicaleducation at Charing Cross Hospital. He emigrated to South Africa, and died there in 1897, aged 28 years. No details known.

Thompson, Herbert Campbell (1870-1940). Epsom College: 1883-1889

Thomson, Frederick George (1874-1940). Epsom College: 1889-1893

Thyne, William (1867-1912). Epsom College: 1880-1884

WILLIAM THYNE (1867-1912). M.A., M.D., C.M. (Edin.), L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1880-1883] was the son of Dr Thomas Thyne of Twickenham, Middlesex. He received his medical training at Edinburgh University, and was subsequently appointed Surgeon to Barnet Hospital, and Medical Superintendent of the Barnet Isolation Hospital.

Ticehurst, Augustus Rowland (c.1844-1916). Epsom College: 1856-1858

AUGUSTUS ROWLAND TICEHURST (c. 1844-1916). V.D., L.S.A., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), J.P. [Epsom College 1856-1857] was the son of Frederick Ticehurst, J.P., surgeon, of Hastings, Sussex, and brother of Robert Ticehurst [Epsom College 1856-1857], and Edward Ticehurst [Epsom College 1856-1857]. He received his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, after which he was appointed Prosector in Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. He was the Senior Surgeon at the East Sussex, Hastings and St Leonard’s Hospital, East Sussex, Consulting Surgeon to the Home for Invalid Gentlewomen, and Consulting Surgeon at the Children’s Home, St Leonard’s, Sussex. He served as a J.P. for the County of Kent.

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Ticehurst, Charles Sage (c.1845-1916).Epsom College: 1856-1857

CHARLES SAGE TICEHURST (c. 1845-1916). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1856-1857] was the son of Frederic Ticehurst, J.P., surgeon, of Hastings, Sussex, and brother of Dr Augustus Rowland Ticehurst, V.D. [Epsom College 1856-1857], Robert Ticehurst [Epsom College 1856-1857], and Edward Ticehurst [Epsom College 1856-1857]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hawkhurst, Kent. He was a Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of London; a Fellow of the Society of Medical Officers of Health, and Surgeon-Major to the 3rd Volunteer Brigade, Duke of Connaught’s Hampshire Regiment. He was a late Medical Officer of Health forPetersfield R.D.C., and Medical Officer for Petersfield

Tizard, Henry John (1865-1935). Epsom College: 1878-1883

HENRY JOHN TIZARD (1865-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878-1882] was the son of Dr Henry Tizard of Weymouth, Dorset. He received his medical training at St George’s Hospital, and was later appointed Consultant Psychiatrist at Colney Hatch Mental Hospital [Friern Hospital]. He emigrated later to New Zealand, where he took up the appointment of Consultant Psychiatrist at Seacliff Mental Hospital in Auckland.

Todd, Henry (1854-1908).Epsom College: 1864-1869

HENRY TODD (1854-1908). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1864-1869] was the son of J. W. Todd, surgeon, of Mile End Road,East London, and brother of Dr William Todd [Epsom College 1864-1866]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Mile End Road, East London.

Toller, Neville Percy Francis (1868-1900).Epsom College: 1879-1879

NEVILLE PERCY FRANCIS TOLLER (1868-1900). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1879-1879] was the son of EbenezerToller, surgeon, of Gloucester, and brother of Victor Conyers Toller [Epsom College 1878-1880]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. He played for the London Counties Rugby XV. He died in 1900, aged 32 years. No fur details own.

Travers, Frederick Thomas (1869-1959). Epsom College: 1880-1883

FREDERICK THOMAS TRAVERS (1869-1959). O.B.E., M.B., B.S. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1882] was the son of Dr William Travers of Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, London. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, where he took First Class Honours in the M.B., B.S. Examination, and won the Fellowe’s Gold Medal. He was later appointed Senior Obstetric Assistant Surgeon at University College Hospital, after a period as Surgeon to the West Kent General Hospital, Maidstone, Kent. He was a J.P. for Maidstone.

Trotter, George James Elliot (1860-1946). Epsom College: 1875-1879

GEORGE JAMES ELLIOT TROTTER (1860-1946). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), J.P. [Epsom College 1875-1878] was the son of Dr James Trotter of Staindrop, Co. Durham, and brother of Ernest Dale Trotter [Epsom College 1877-1880], and John Herbert Trotter [Epsom College 1879-1880]. He received his medical training at Edinburgh University. From 1900-1902 he served with the South African Field Force as a Civil Surgeon. At the outset of the First World War he joined the R.A.M.C. with the rank of Captain (1914-1918). George Trotter was a J.P. for the County of Durham, and is recorded as spending his summersin England, but the winters at a second home in Ajaccio,

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Truman, Dudley Beckit (1876- ? ).Epsom College: 1885-1893

DUDLEY BECKIT TRUMAN (born 1876). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1893] was the son of Dr S. J. Truman, of Nottingham. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Wivenhoe, Essex. He was sometime Assistant Bacteriologist at the Lederle Laboratories, New York,

Tuppen, Henry Stacey (1863-1896).Epsom College: 1878-1881

HENRY STACEY TUPPEN (1863-1896). M.A., M.B., B.C. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1878- 1881] was the son of Harry Tuppen, of Brighton, Sussex. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge,and St Thomas’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Tregunter Road, Chelsea, London. He died early, at the age of 33 years.

Turner, George Albert (1874-1916). Epsom College: 1887-1890

GEORGE ALBERT TURNER (1874-1916). M.B., B.Ch. (Aberdeen), D.P.H. (Aberdeen) [Epsom College. 1887-1889] was the son of Sir George Turner, M.B., of Cape Town. He received his medical training at Aberdeen University. He then returned to South Africa where he was appointed Medical Officer of Health for Kimberley, South Africa, and Medical Officer for the Witswatersrand Native Labour Association.

Turner, Henry Crockford (1849-1910).Epsom College: 1863-1865

HENRY CROCKFORD TURNER (1849-1910). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1865] was the son of Richard Turner, surgeon, of Lewes, Sussex. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Steyning, Sussex, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 4th District of the Steyning Union.

Turner, Surgeon Captain Douglas Duke (1877-1930).Epsom College: 1888-1895

SURGEON CAPTAIN DOUGLAS DUKE TURNER (1877-1930). R.N., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888- 1895] was the son of Dr Richard Turner, of Lewes, Sussex, and brother of Dr Sydney Duke Turner, M.D. [Epsom College 1885-1892]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, where he won the Jenks Scholarship of the Royal College of Surgeons. He then entered the navy as Surgeon in 1904, and was promoted to Surgeon Commander in 1917. He retired in 1927, with the rank of Surgeon Captain. Douglas Turner served during the First World War as a medical officer on the cruisers ‘Sappho’ and ‘Devonshire’; after the war on the battleship ‘Resolution,’ and later in H.M.S. Defiance, the torpedo school ship at Devonport.

Turner, Sydney Duke (1874-1944).Epsom College: 1885-1892

SYDNEY DUKE TURNER (1874-1944). M.D., B.S., (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), D.P.H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1892] was the son of Dr Richard Turner, of Lewes, and brother of Staff Surgeon Douglas Duke Turner, R.N. [Epsom College 1888-1895], and father of Dr Richard Wainwright Duke Turner, M.D., F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1921- 1928]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Durham University, and was appointed Demonstrator in Materia Medica atSt Thomas’s Hospital Medical School. He passed the M.D. Examination just two years after graduating, and then went into general practice at Purley, Surrey, where for forty years he was the senior partner. He was chairman of the Croydon

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Division of the British Medical Association (1930-1931), and Surgeon to Purley War Memorial Hospital.

Underhill, George (1852-1898).Epsom College: 1867-1869

GEORGE UNDERHILL (1852-1898). L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1869] was the son of W. L. Underhill, surgeon, of Tipton Green, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Cookley, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

Vawdrey, Theophilus Glascott (1850-1940).Epsom College: 1862-1869

THEOPHILUS GLASCOTT VAWDREY (1850-1940). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1862-1869. prefect. Carr Exhibition] was the son of T. G. Vawdrey, surgeon, of St Austell, Cornwall. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Lewisham, South London, where he was also a Surgeon for the Royal Kent Dispensary, Greenwich.

Vincent, Philip (1858- c.1900).Epsom College: 1871-1877

PHILIP VINCENT (1858- c. 1900). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Ed.), & L.M. [Epsom College 1871-1877, rugby XV] was the son ofPhilip Vincent, surgeon, of Camborne, Cornwall. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. He served for a time as Surgeon for the Cunard Steamship and the Great West Steamship Lines, and was Surgeon on the Royal Mail Steam Ship Line ‘Samaria’. The Epsom College Register records that he emigrated to Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and died there in about 1900. He would have been about 32 years old. No further details are known.

Vines, Sidney Kendrick (1873-1949).Epsom College: 1887-1891

SIDNEY KENDRICK VINES (1873-1949). L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.M.R.C.P.I., L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1887- 1891] was the son of Dr H. J. K. Vines, of Littlehampton, Sussex, and brother of Neville Boultbee Vines [Epsom College 1890-1895]. He received his medical education at Queen’s and Mason’s Colleges (Birmingham University), and then went into general practice at Mossley, near Manchester.

Vise, William Foster (1843-1878).Epsom College: 1856-1859

WILLIAM FOSTER VISE (1843-1878). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1856-1859] was the son of Charles Vise, surgeon, of Spalding, Lincolnshire. He received his medical training at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Spalding, Lincolnshire, where he was also Surgeon to the Spalding Infirmary and Dispensary, and Surgeon to the Spalding House of Correction. He was the Medical Officer of Health for Spalding.

Wagstaffe, William Warwick (1843-1910)Epsom College: 1855-1860

Wakefield, Thomas (1850-1941).Epsom College: 1863-1867

THOMAS WAKEFIELD (1850-1941). M.A., M.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1867. prefect]

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was the son of C. A. Wakefield, surgeon, of Regent’s Park, London, and brother of Astley Wakefield [Epsom College 1863-1867]. He won the Tancred Scholarship to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and then completed his medical trainingat University College Hospital, before entering general practice in Nottingham Place, London.

Wales, Herbert John Leavis (1867-1895).Epsom College: 1881-1886

HERBERT JOHN LEAVIS WALES (1867-1895). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1881-1886] was the sonof Brigadier Surgeon John Wales, of Stirling, and brother of William Gurneys Wales [Epsom College 1882- 1888]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Leeds, Yorkshire. He died at Oundle, Northamptonshire in 1895. He was aged 28 years.

Walker, Charles Edward (1856-1916).Epsom College: 1867-1873

CHARLES EDWARD WALKER (1856-1916). M.D. (Edin.), M.B., C.M. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1867- 1873. Rugby XV. Cricket XI.] was the son of W. H. Walker, surgeon, of Aldborough, Darlington, County Durham, and brother of Dr George Abraham Walker, M.D. [Epsom College 1867-1871]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, passing the M.B. Examination with Distinctions in Medicine and Surgery, and winning the Gold Medal for Pathology. He was the Medical Officer of Health for Darlington R.D.C.

Walker, Frederick William (1857-1913).Epsom College: 1872-1875

FREDERICK WILLIAM WALKER (1857-1913). M.B., C.M. (Aberdeen), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1875] was the son of W. H. Walker, surgeon, of Aldborough, Darlington, County Durham, and brother of Dr George Abraham Walker, M.D. [Epsom College 1867-1871], and Dr Charles Edward Walker, M.D. [Epsom College 1867-1873]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities, and went into general practice at Aldbrough, Darlington. He was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Barton District of the Darlington Union, and the Aldborough District of the Richmond Union.

Walker, George Abraham (1854-1903).Epsom College: 1867-1871

GEORGE ABRAHAM WALKER (1854-1903). M.D., C.M. (Aberdeen), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1867-1871] was the son of W. H. Walker, surgeon, of Aldborough, Darlington, brother of Dr Frederick William Walker [Epsom College 1872-1875], and Walter Henry Walker [Epsom College 1873-1875]. He received his medical education at both Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities, before going into general practice at Aldborough, Darlington, Co. Durham. He was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Aldborough District of the Richmond Union. He was sometime Surgeon for the Cunard Steamship Company.

Walker, Henry Stanley (1866- ? ).Epsom College: 1880-1885

HENRY STANLEY WALKER (born 1866). M.D., C.M. (Edin.), J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1885] was the son of J. W. Walker, surgeon, of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, and brother of Thomas Hollis Walker, C.M.G. [Epsom College 1872-1880], and the Rev. Bertie Peregrine Walker [Epsom College 1885-1890], and father of Cyril Stanley Amoore Walker [Epsom College 1915-1918]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Burwell District of the Louth Union, Lincolnshire, and Honorary Surgeon for Louth Hospital. During the First World War he enlisted as a Surgeon Lieutenant with the 3rd Volunteer Brigade, Lincolnshire Regiment. He served as aJ.P. for Lindsey.

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Walker, John Robert (1845-1945).Epsom College: 1855-1860

JOHN ROBERT WALKER (1845-1945). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1855-1860] was the son of J. B.Walker, surgeon, of Maida Hill, London, and brother of Edward Robinson Walker [Epsom College 1862- 1865], Henry Pennington Walker [Epsom College 1862-1865], and father of John Clive Walker, O.B.E. [Epsom College 1896-1899]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at St John’s Wood, London, where he was also Honorary Surgeon for the Home for Widows and Daughters of the Clergy, and Medical Officer for the Kilburn Dispensary. He was an Honorary Surgeon to the St Peter’s Home, Kilburn, and late Resident Surgeon at Jarrow Infirmary. From 1870 to 1871 he served as a surgeon with the International Ambulance at Beaumont, Saarbrucken and Metz, was awarded the Medal and Diploma of the French Society (1870- 1871), and the German War Medal and ribbon 1870. He died in his 100th yea r.

Walker, Sydney Robert (1872-1945). Epsom College: 1887-1892

SYDNEY ROBERT WALKER (1872-1945). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1887-1891] was the son of J. W. Walker, J.P., surgeon of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, and brother of Thomas Hollis Walker, C.M.G. [Epsom College 1872- 1880], Henry Stanley Walker, M.D., J.P. [Epsom College 1880-1885], and the Rev. Bertie Peregrine Walker [Epsom College 1885-1892]. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital. After qualification he entered the Colonial Medical Service, winning the East and Central African Medal (with clasp), during the Sudanese Mutiny in Uganda (1898). In 1900 he was awarded the African General Service Medal (with clasp). He served as Assistant Principal Medical Officer for the East Africa and Uganda Protectorates, and before that as Surgeon Captain to the Uganda Protectorate Forces.

Walker, William Newman ( ? -1908).Epsom College: 1859-1861

WILLIAM NEWMAN WALKER ( ? – 1908). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1859-1861] was the son of W. N. Walker, surgeon, of Tollington Park, North London. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Hackney and Cambridge Heath, East London. He was also Honorary Surgeon for the Holloway and North Islington Dispensary

Wall, Abiathar (1849-1914).Epsom College: 1863-1865

ABIATHAR WALL (1849-1914). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1865] was the son of A. B. Wall, surgeon, of Bishop’s Road, London, and brother of Septimus Wall [Epsom College 1864-1869]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he was awarded the Jeaffreson Exhibition. He went into general practice at Streatham Hill, South London, and was District Surgeon to the Croydon and Surrey Medical Aid Association. He emigrated later to Ceylon where he was appointed District Surgeon at Deltota.

Wall, Alfred John (1847-1898). Epsom College: 1861-1866

ALFRED JOHN WALL (1847-1898). I.M.S., M.B., B.S., M.D. (Lond.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1861-1865. Engledue Essay Prize] was the son of J. P. Wall, surgeon, of Mount Street, Mayfair, London. He won an Open Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital and a second Scholarship in Anatomy. Following medical qualification, was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy, and subsequently Resident Medical Officer (1870). He then travelled extensively, studying pathology in Budapest, Berlin and Paris, before joining the Indian Medical Service in 1874, as Resident Medical Officer at Bhangulpore, and Surgeon to the Bengal Army. In 1875, he was appointed Deputy Professor of Anatomy at Calcutta and membership of the Snake Poison Commission. He was responsible for the greater part of the Commission’s practical work,

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publishing his monograph, Indian Snake Poison in 1883. He was thereafter acknowledged as one of the leading world experts on this subject. He then studied cholera, following successive European outbreaks, and rendered such distinguished service in Italy and Sicily, that one municipality presented him with its freedom and an address as a token of recognition. His life was ended by his own hand in 1898, after evidence of serious mental disease. As one colleague wrote:“He was extremely well informed in every subject of art, science and literature – the best possible of companions. He talked German, French and Italian

Wallis, Hugh (1852-1912).Epsom College: 1864-1869

HUGH WALLIS (1852-1912). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1864-1869] was the son of Frederick Wallis, surgeon, of Bexhill, Sussex, and brother of Dr Percy Evershed Wallis [Epsom College 1864-1869]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Alfriston, Sussex, where he served as Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for 4th District of the Eastbourne Union, and the 2nd District of the West Firle Union. He alsoserved as an Admiralty Surgeon and Agent.

Wallis, Percy Evershed (1852-1921).Epsom College: 1864-1868

PERCY EVERSHED WALLIS (1852-1921). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1864-1868] was the son of Frederick Wallis, surgeon, of Bexhill, and brother of Arthur Henry Wallis [Epsom College 1864-1866], and Dr Hugh Wallis [Epsom College 1864-1869]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at East Grinstead,Sussex. He also served as Surgeon at the East Grinstead Hospital, and Medical Officer of Health for East Grinstead, Sussex. He was Surgeon for the East Sussex Police.

Wallis, William (1849-1935).Epsom College: 1863-1868

WILLIAM WALLIS (1849-1935). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1868. Brande Prize] was the son of William Wallis, surgeon, of Hartfield, East Sussex, and brother of Dr Percy Evershed Wallis [Epsom College 1864-1868]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Groombridge, Sussex, where he was also Surgeon to the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Provident Society.

Walter, Ernest William (1855-1927).Epsom College: 1868-1872

ERNEST WILLIAM WALTER (1855-1927). L.R.C.P. (Edin.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1868-1872] was the son of Odiarne C. Walter, surgeon, of Broadstairs, Kent, and brother of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles John Walter, I.A. [Epsom College 1855-1860]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He initially went into general practice at Stockwell, South London, but was appointed later as Medical Officer of Health for Shoeburyness, Kent.

Walter, Lieutenant-Colonel Clement Cuthbert (1845-1897).Epsom College: 1856-1858

SURGEON LIEUTENANT-COLONEL CLEMENT CUTHBERT WALTER (1845-1897). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of John Walter, surgeon, of Dover, Kent. He received his medical education at Aberdeen University and St George’s Hospital. During the First World War he served with the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant- Colonel in the R.A.M.C. He then went into general practice at Dover, and was Surgeon to the Kent Police.

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Walter, Richard Hensleigh (1862-1924).Epsom College: 1877-1880

RICHARD HENSLEIGH WALTER (1862-1924). M.B., C.M. (Edin.), F.S.A. [Epsom College 1877-1880] was the son of W. W. Walter, surgeon, of Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, brother of Dr William Henry Walter [Epsom College 1870- 1871], and Dr Walter Ernest Walter [Epsom College 1873-1875]. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, where he was Silver Medallist and Demonstrator in Practical Anatomy and Pathology. He went into general practice at Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, and was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 6th District, Yeovil Union.

Walter, Walter Ernest (1859-1891).Epsom College: 1873-1875

WALTER ERNEST WALTER (1859-1891). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1875] was the son of W. W. Walter, surgeon, of Stoke-under-Hamdon, Somerset, and brother of Dr William Henry Walter, M.D. [Epsom College 1870-1871]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Marshfield, Gloucestershire, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Chipping Sodbury Union. He di y his own hand, aged 32 years.

Walter, William Henry (1855-1932).Epsom College: 1870-1871

WILLIAM HENRY WALTER (1855-1932). M.D. (Brux.), L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1870-1871] was the son of W. W. Walter, surgeon, of Stoke-under-Hamdon, Somerset, and brother of Dr Walter Ernest Walter [Epsom College 1873-1875], and Dr Richard Hensleigh Walter [Epsom College 1877-1880]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Brussels University, passing the M.D. Examination (Brussels University) with Distinctions in Medicine, Midwifery and Medical Jurisprudence. He went into general practice at Brentford, Middlesex, where he was also Medical Officer to the Brentford Cottage Hospital, and the Military Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex. He was the holder of the Amateur Road Cycling Record (1875).

Ward, George Smith (1855-1928).Epsom College: 1869-1872

WILLIAM FOSTER (1855-1938). M.A., M.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1870-1870] was the son of John Foster, F.R.C.S. of Bradford. He received his medical education at St John’s College, Cambridge and Leeds University, and then went into general practice at Shipley, Yorkshire, where he was Medical Officer of Health forShipley U.D.C. (1895-1929), and Senior Consulting Surgeon to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, near Bradford.

Ward, John Edmund (1846-1899).Epsom College: 1855-1864

JOHN EDMUND WARD (1846-1899). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1855-1864] was the son of Joseph Ward, surgeon, of Epsom, Surrey. Although he qualified M.R.C.S., we do not know which medical school he attended or when he emigrated to the United States. The Epsom College Register (1855-1954) records that he was resident in Buffalo, USA, and died at Coney Island in 1899. No other details are known.

Ward, Ronald Francis Campbell (1875- ? ).Epsom College: 1889-1894

RONALD FRANCIS CAMPBELL WARD (born 1875). M.A., M.D., B.Ch. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1894. prefect. Rugby XV. Wakley and Brande Prizes] was the son of Dr W. J. C. Ward, of Harrogate, and brother of Oswald Campbell Ward [Epsom College 1896-1899], Alexander Ivan Ward, M.B.E., L.D.S. [Epsom College 1899-1902], and

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Dr George Edgar Septimus Ward, M.D., F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1901-1906]. He won a Major Scholarship to St John’s College, Cambridge, taking First Class Honours in the Natural Science Tripos, before completing his clinical training at the Middlesex Hospital, where he won the Lyell Gold Medal for Surgery. He then went into general practice at Harrogate during the summer months, but spent the winter months at Helouan, Egypt.

Ward, Thomas Hamilton (1864-1942).Epsom College: 1875-1881

THOMAS HAMILTON WARD (1864-1942). M.D., M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1875-1881] was the son of T. M. Ward, surgeon, of Exmouth, Devon. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, where he took First Class Honours in the M.B., C.M. Examination, and won the Senior Medal in Anatomy. He went into general practice at Paignton, Devon, and was also Senior Medical Officer at the Devon County Asylum, Exeter; the Exeter City Asylum, and Medical Officer for Paignton Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1918).

Warke, Charles Lyle (1865-1935).Epsom College: 1879-1882

CHARLES LYLE WARKE (1865-1935). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.I. [Epsom College 1879-1882] was the son of Dr William Warke, of Liverpool. He received his medical education at Liverpool University, and went into general practice in Liverpool. He was previously a Surgeon for the Cunard Steamship Line, and Medical Officer at Liverpool Royal

Waterworth, Edward Allen (1846-1901).Epsom College: 1861-1862

EDWARD ALLEN WATERWORTH (1846-1901). M.D. (Aberdeen), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861- 1862] was the son of Henry Waterworth, surgeon, of Newport, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Aberdeen University. He went into general practice at Newport, Isle of Wight, and served as Surgeon Major to the Isle of Wight Artillery Militia. He was also Medical Officer of Health for Newport, Isle of Wight, and Medical Officer of Health for the Royal Isle of Wight Infirmary.

Waugh, George Ernest (1875-1940). Epsom College: 1887-1895

Way, John Henry Frederick (1868-1938).Epsom College: 1879-1886

JOHN HENRY FREDERICK WAY (1868-1938). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1879-1886. Carr Prize] was the son of F. W. Way, surgeon, of Portsmouth. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was also an Honorary Surgeon for the St John Ambulance Brigade, and served as a Captain in the 2nd Hampshire Volunteer Artillery.

Weekes, Henry Holman (1868-1951). Epsom College: 1884-1887

HENRY HOLMAN WEEKES (1868-1951). O.B.E., M.D. (Brux.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1886. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Henry Weekes of Brompton, Kent. He received his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Brussels University. During the First World War, he served with the rank of Captain in the R.A.M.C. as Officer in Charge of an Ambulance Train for 4 years. For this he was awarded the O.B.E. After the war he was appointed Physician at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Rochester, Kent.

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Wellings, Lieutenant-Colonel Bernard William (1848-1907).Epsom College: 1859-1864

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL BERNARD WILLIAM WELLINGS (1848-1907). I.M.S., L.R.C.P., (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1859-1864] was the son of Richard Wellings, surgeon, of Waterlooville, Hampshire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University. In 1885, he served as a Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Medical Service, and sometime later was employed as a Surgeon in the R.A.M.C.

Westbury, Highett Phillip (1858- ? ).Epsom College: 1874-1876

HIGHETT PHILLIP WESTBURY (born 1858). B.A. Cantab.), L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1874-1876] was the son ofPhilip Westbury, farmer, of Burbage, Wiltshire. He received his medical education at Christ’s College, Cambridge, and St Mary’s Hospital. He then emigrated to Bilbao, Spain where he engaged in general practice. He is not recorded after 1906.

Whitcombe, Philip Percival (1859-1932). Epsom College: 1874-1879

PHILIP PERCIVAL WHITCOMBE (1859-1932). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1874-1878. Cricket XI] wasthe son of Philip Whitcombe, surgeon, of Gravesend, Kent, and brother of the Right Rev. Robert Henry Whitcombe, Suffragan Bishop of Colchester [Epsom College 1874-1876]. He won an Open Science Scholarship to St Mary’s Hospital, and went on to win a Pathology Scholarship and the Gold Medal for Forensic Medicine, in the M.B. Examination, which hepassed with 1st Class Honours. He was appointed Clinical Assistant at the Hospital for Diseases of the Ear, Nose, and Throat, Golden Square, London. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Major in H. M. Queen’s Westminster Reserve Volunteers.

Whitcombe, William Sandford (1864-1930).Epsom College: 1876-1882

WILLIAM SANDFORD WHITCOMBE (1864-1930). L.S.A., M.D. (Brux.) [Epsom College 1876-1882] was the son of Philip Whitcombe, surgeon, of Gravesend, Kent; brother of Dr Philip Percival Whitcombe [Epsom College 1874- 1878), and the Right Rev. Robert Henry Whitcombe, Suffragan Bishop of Colchester [Epsom College 1874-1876], and father of Robert William Whitcombe [Epsom College 1918-1919]. He received his medical education at Glasgow and Brussels Universities, and went into general practice at Aldermaston, Berkshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 3rd District, Bradfield Union.

White, William Rogerson (? 1843-1913).Epsom College: 1855-1856

WILLIAM ROGERSON WHITE (? 1843-1913). C.B., R.N., M.B., B.Ch. (Dublin) [Epsom College 1855-1856] was the son of John White, surgeon, of Storey’s Gate, Westminster. He was appointed Deputy Inspector General, Royal Navy, having previously been a Fleet Surgeon in the Royal Navy, on H.M. Gunship ‘Cracker.’ No other details known.

Whiteside, John Hewetson (1855-1947).Epsom College: 1867-1872

JOHN HEWETSON WHITESIDE (1855-1947). M.B., C.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1867-1872] was the son of Dr J. H. Whiteside, of Stockton-on-Tees. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practiceat Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Whitwell and Cuckney District of the Worksop Union.

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Whitington, Charles Edward (1848-1922).Epsom College: 1863-1866

CHARLES EDWARD WHITINGTON (1848-1922). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1866. Rugby XV. Captain of Cricket XI] was the son of Peter Whitington, surgeon, of Tuxford, near Newark, Nottinghamshire. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Tuxford, where he was also the District Medical Officer for the East Retford and Southwell Unions.

Whitmore, William Beach (1847-1930).Epsom College: 1856-1858

WILLIAM BEACH WHITMORE (1847-1930). M.B. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1856-1858] was the son of John Whitmore, surgeon, of Sloane Street, London. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Pont Street, Brompton, London, where he was also Medical Superintendent of Kensington Infirmary.

Wickham, Henry (1849-1921).Epsom College: 1862-1862

HENRY WICKHAM (1849-1921). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1861-1862] was the son of J. C. Wickham, surgeon of Didmarton, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Ormskirk, Lancashire, where he was also Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Tarleton and Rufford District of the Ormskirk Union.

Wilde, Frederick George Stanley (1850-1927).Epsom College: 1865-1866

FREDERICK GEORGE STANLEY WILDE (1850-1927). L.R.C.P., L.A.C.S., L.M. (Edin.) [Epsom College 1865-1866] was the son of John Wilde, surgeon, of Winchester. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Wilkes, Edwin Montague (1867-1901).Epsom College: 1880-1901

EDWIN MONTAGUE WILKES (1867-1901). L.S.A. (Lond.), D.P.H. [Epsom College 1880-1901. Rugby XV] was the son of Surgeon Major Edwin Wilkes. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice atBattersea, South London, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for No. 2 District of the Battersea Union. He was previously a Staff Surgeon with the rank of Major in the R.A.M.C. He died in 1901, aged 34 years. No further details known.

Wilkins, Walter (1873-1941).Epsom College: 1888-1891

WALTER WILKINS (1873-1941). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1891. prefect] was the son of Thomas Wilkins, grocer, of Cheltenham. He was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at West Derby, Liverpool, where he also served as Medical Officer at Croxteth Military Hospital, Liverpool.

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Williams, Alexander Llewellyn (1854-1919).Epsom College: 1866-1869

ALEXANDER LLEWELLYN WILLIAMS (1854-1919). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Edin.), L.M. [Epsom College 1866-1869] was the son of Dr H. l. Williams of Kensington, and brother of Henry John Carnegie Williams [Epsom College 1863-1865]. He received his medical education at St George’s Hospital, Paris and Dublin Universities, and then went into general practice at Kensington, London. He was a member of the West London Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Williams, David Clement Lionel (1862-1908).Epsom College: 1877-1881

DAVID CLEMENT LIONEL WILLIAMS (1862-1908). L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.F.P.S. (Glas.) [Epsom College 1877- 1881. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr John Williams, M.D. of Watergate, Brecknock. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital and Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. He was previously Medical Officer of Health for the Croyland District, Lancashire.

Williams, Harry John Egerton Hutchins (1870-1933). Epsom College: 1882-1887

HARRY JOHN EGERTON HUTCHINS WILLIAMS (1870-1933). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.D. (Brux.), D.P.H. (Cantab.) [Epsom College 1882-1886. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Hutchins Williams of Lee, Kent. He received his medical training at the Middlesex Hospital, where he won prizes for medicine and pathology, King’s College Hospital, and Brussels University. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C with the 3rd Northern General Hospital, and was placed in charge of Redmires Camp. After the War he was appointed Lecturer in Infectious Diseases at Sheffield University, and Medical Superintendent, Sheffield City Hospital, and Lodge Moor Fever Hospital, Sheffield. He was later appointed Assistant Medical Officer for the Whitechapel and Holborn infirmary, and then for the Eastern and Northern Hospital. He was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health, and pioneered the system of issuing hospital bulletins to the Press, an innovation which he introduced in

Williams, Trevor William Wynn (1851-1890).Epsom College: 1864-1869

TREVOR WILLIAM WYNN WILLIAMS (1851-1890). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1864-1866] was the son ofDr A. W. Williams, of Portman Square, London. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Brixton, South London. He died in 1890, aged 39 years. No further details known.

Williamson, Charles Frederick (1865-1942).Epsom College: 1876-1882

CHARLES FREDERICK WILLIAMSON (1865-1942). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1876-1882. prefect]was the son of Dr James Williamson, of Mildmay Park, North London, and brother of Dr Herbert Holdrich Williamson [Epsom College 1873-1878]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where he had been awarded an Entrance Scholarship, and went into general practice at Horley, Surrey. He was Medical Officer for Horley District Hospital for 35 years, and Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Reigate Union District.

Williamson, Herbert Holdrich (1860-1940).Epsom College: 1873-1878

HERBERT HOLDRICH WILLIAMSON (1860-1940). M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1873-1878. prefect] was the son of Dr James Williamson, of Mildmay Park, North London, brother of Edwin James Williamson [Epsom College 1874-1881], Dr Charles Frederick Williamson [Epsom College 1876-1882], and Augustus Stanley Williamson [Epsom

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College 1878-1883]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Ludgershall, Andover, Hampshire, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 5th District, Pewsey Union.

Willmore, Colonel William Southwick (1872-1941). Epsom College: 1884-1889

COLONEL WILLIAM SOUTHWICK WILLMORE (1872-1941). I.M.S., M.D. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.), D.T.M. & H. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1884-1888] was the son of Dr F. W. Willmore of Walsall, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Birmingham and Durham Universities, before completing his clinical training at St Thomas’s Hospital.After qualifying, he was appointed Resident Medical Officer at the Queen’s Hospital, Birmingham, before entering the Indian Medical Service (1899) as a Lieutenant. He was later promoted to full Colonel in 1927. In 1922, after a period as Surgeon and Principal of Agra Medical College, he was appointed Professor of Surgery at King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, One year later he was appointed Surgeon at Cawnpore, and in 1927, he was appointed Inspector General of CivilHospitals in Bihar and Orissa, where he remained until he retired. In 1900, he served in the China War, when he took part in the relief of Peking and in the actions at Pehtsang and Yangtsun, receiving the China Medal and clasp. On retirement he was elected Chairman of the Mid-Essex Division of the British Medical Association (1937).

Wills, Bertram Shera (1875-1912).Epsom College: 1889-1890

BERTRAM SHERA WILLS (1875-1912). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1889-1890] was the son of Brigadier Surgeon C. S. Wills, C.B. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. He was then appointed Surgeon to theLeicester Provident Dispensary. He later took part in the Benin Expedition (1897) and was mentioned in dispatches for fourteen engagements. After this he was Surgeon to the Royal Niger Company in West Africa (1897-1899). The Epsom College Register (1855-1924) records that he was sometime resident in Australia.

Wilson, Francis Kenneth (1870-1913).Epsom College: 1888-1889

FRANCIS KENNETH WILSON (1870-1913). M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1888-1889] was the son of E. W. Wilson, farmer, of Ganarew, Herefordshire, and brother of Albert Harcourt Wilson [Epsom College 1886-1891]. He received his medical education at the Westminster Hospital, where he was a Scholar and Prizeman, and then went into general practice at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, where he was Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the 6th District of the Stow Union.

Winship, William Lionel (1850-1878).Epsom College: 1864-1865

WILLIAM LIONEL WINSHIP (1850-1878). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1864-1865] was the son of William Winship, surgeon, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Rothbury, Northumberland, where he was also the Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Alwinton District, Rothbury Union. He died in 1878, aged 28 years. No further details

Wood, Charles Herbert (1874-1946).Epsom College: 1886-1888

CHARLES HERBERT WOOD (1874-1946). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1886-1888] was the son of B. D. Wood, farmer, of Chislehurst, Kent, and brother of Colonel William Albert Wood, C.B.E., R.A.V.C. [Epsom College 1886-1886]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital and went into general practice at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

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Woodhead, Thomas Fielding (1866-1932).Epsom College: 1882-1884

THOMAS FIELDING WOODHEAD (1866-1932). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1882-1884] was the son of A. T. Woodhead, woollen spinner, of Meltham, Yorkshire. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Meltham, Huddersfield, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Meltham District of the Huddersfield Union. He also served as Medical Officer for Meltham and South Crosland.

Woods, John Francis (1853-1947).Epsom College: 1867-1870

JOHN FRANCIS WOODS (1853-1947). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1867-1870] was the son of John Woods, surgeon, of Brompton Row, London. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He was appointed Medical Superintendent of Hoxton House Asylum, London, and before that as Resident Medical Officer at the Great House Asylum, Leyton, Greater London. He was a member of the Medical Psychological Association, and a Fellow of the Hunterian Society.

Woolmer, Shirley Lawrence (1861-1935).Epsom College: 1872-1880

SHIRLEY LAWRENCE WOOLMER (1861-1935). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1872-1880. Brande and Engledue Prizes] was the son of S. E. Woolmer, surgeon, of Halesworth, Suffolk. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. He then emigrated to Buenos Aires and took up general practice at Concordia, Province of Entre Rios, Argentina.

Worth, Reginald (1873-1954) Epsom College: 1889-1892

REGINALD WORTH (1873-1954). O.B.E., M.B., B.S. (Durham), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1889-1891] was the son of Dr E. J. Worth of Devonport, and brother of Edwin Leonard Worth [Epsom College 1880-1884]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and Durham University, and was appointed Lecturer in Psychological Medicine at the Westminster Hospital, before becoming Medical Superintendent at Springfield Mental Hospital, Wandsworth (1912-1939), and then Medical Superintendent of the City of London Mental Hospital, Dartford, from 1939. He was previously the Senior Assistant Medical Officer at the Middlesex County Asylum. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C. (1914-1919) and was awarded the O.B.E. (1919). In 1935 he was elected President of the Royal Medico-Psychological Association. “His infectious optimism had a tonic value which far surpassed such therapies as were extant in the early decades of the century. All in all, his leadership was both inspiring and supportive”. He was a Member of the General Nursing Council.

Worth, Francis James (1870-1916).Epsom College: 1880-1885

FRANCIS JAMES WORTH (1870-1916). M.D. (Durham), B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1880-1885. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr E. J. Worth, of Devonport, Plymouth, and brother of Edwin Leonard Worth [Epsom College 1880-1884]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital and Durham University. He passed the M.B., B.S. Examination with 1st Class Honours, and was appointed Assistant Demonstrator of Anatomy at St Mary’s Hospital. He then went into general practice at Edenbridge, Kent. He died in South Africa in 1916, aged 46

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Worts, Charles Clifford (1871-1949).Epsom College: 1881-1884

CHARLES CLIFFORD WORTS (1871-1949). L.S.A. (Lond.), L.M.S.S.A. [Epsom College 1881-1884] was the son of C. J. Worts, surgeon, of Colchester, Essex. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Fordham, Essex.

Wraith, Oswald Samuel (1858-1941).Epsom College: 1870-1872

OSWALD SAMUEL WRAITH (1858-1941). L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. (Edin.), M.D. (Durham) [Epsom College 1870-1872] was the son of S. H. Wraith, surgeon, of Over Darwen, Lancashire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and wentinto general practice at Darwen, where he was also Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Darwen Districtof the Blackburn Union.

Wride, Francis George (1849-1907).Epsom College: 1862-1867

FRANCIS GEORGE WRIDE (1849-1907). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1862-1867. Captain of the Cricket XI and the Rugby XV] was the son of George Wride, surgeon, of Bishopstone, near Salisbury. He received his medical education atSt Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, where he was also the Medical Officerof Health for Cricklade and Wootton Bassett, as well as Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the 1st and 2nd Districts of the Cricklade and Wootton Bassett Union.

Wright, Alfred John (1862-1910).Epsom College: 1878-1880

ALFRED JOHN WRIGHT (1862-1910). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1878-1880] was the son of Dr John Wright, of Leicester, and brother of Dr Samuel Reginald Wright [Epsom College 1881-1885]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer of Health and Public Vaccinator for the Market Bosworth District Union.

Wright, John Frederick (1849-1894).Epsom College: 1863-1866

JOHN FREDERICK WRIGHT (1849-1894). M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1863-1866] was the son of J. F. Wright, surgeon, of Seymour Street, West London. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Alton, Hampshire. He was previously Senior Assistant Medical Officer at the County Asylum, Hanwell.

Wright, Samuel Reginald (1869-1947).Epsom College: 1881-1885

SAMUEL REGINALD WRIGHT (1869-1947). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1881-1885. Cricket XI] was the son of DrJohn Wright, of Leicester, and brother of Dr Alfred John Wright [Epsom College 1878-1880]. He received his medical education at Charing Cross Hospital, and went into general practice at Romford, Essex. He was a member of the Leicestershire County Cricket XI.

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Wright, Thomas Nesbitt (1865-1922).Epsom College: 1877-1882

THOMAS NESBITT WRIGHT (1865-1922). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1877-1882] was the son of F. T. Wright, surgeon, of Rochester, Kent. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Blackheath, Kent. He emigrated later to Manly, New South Wales, Australia.

Wright, Walter Southey (1862-1929) Epsom College: 1876-1879

WALTER SOUTHEY WRIGHT (1862-1929). B.A. (Oxon), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. [Epsom College 1876-1882. Entrance Scholarship. head prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. English Verse Prize] was the son of J. F. Wright, surgeon of Portman Square, London, and brother of the Rev. Henry Charles Wright [Epsom College 1867-1871]. He received his medical education at Balliol College, Oxford, and St Mary’s and Guy’s Hospitals. He was an Admiralty Surgeon and late Medical Officer to the Wareham Union in Dorset.

Wright, Walter Southey (1862-1929).Epsom College: 1876-1881

WALTER SOUTHEY WRIGHT (1862-1929). B.A. (Oxon.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1876- 1881. Entrance Scholarship. head prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI.] was the son of J. F. Wright, surgeon, of Portman Square, London,and brother of the Rev. Henry Charles Wright [Epsom College 1867-1871]. He received his medical education at Balliol College, Oxford, St Mary’s and Guy’s Hospitals, and went into general practice at Wool, Dorset. He was appointed an Admiralty Surgeon, and Medical Officer for the Winfrith District of the Wareham Union. He was Civil Surgeon for Bovington Military Camp.

Wyman, John Sanderson ( ? -1912).Epsom College: 1857-1861

JOHN SANDERSON WYMAN ( ? – 1912). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.S.A. (Lond.) [Epsom College 1857-1861] was the son of George Wyman, surgeon, of Alcester, Warwickshire. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Birmingham, Paris and Vienna Universities, and went into general practice at Hammersmith, London. He was a member of the Pathological Society of Great Britain, and during the Franco- Prussian War (1870-1871) he served as a Surgeon in Anglo-American and English Ambulances.

Wynter, Andrew Ellis (1862-1932).Epsom College: 1873-1881

ANDREW ELLIS WYNTER (1862-1932). M.D. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1873-1881. Captain of the Rugby XV. Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Dr Andrew Wynter, of Chiswick, West London, and brother of Dr Walter Essex Wynter, F.R.C.P. [Epsom College 1873-1878]. He won a Surrey Scholarship to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and after qualification, went into general practice at Beckenham. At the commencement of the South African War he enlisted as a surgeon, but was invalided out with what he termed ‘typho-malaria’. After the South African War, Andrew Wynter visited by turns all the British Dominions, developing a passionate enthusiasm for the Empire, which dominated his later life. He then joined an expedition to Central Africa at a time when it was just being opened up to British occupation. Whenthe war between the United States and Spain started, he joined the American Forces as a surgeon, and served in Cuba. For his last twelve years, Andrew Wynter devoted his life to social work, subscribing regularly to many of the institutions in aid of the youth of the day – dockland settlements, orphanages and emigration movements.

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Wynter, Walter Essex (1860-1945). Epsom College: 1873-1879

Yate, Edward (1849-1900).Epsom College: 1858-1866

EDWARD YATE (1849-1900). M.B. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1858-1866. prefect. Rugby XV. Sterry Prize] was the son of Frederick Yate, surgeon, of Godalming, Surrey, and brother of Charles Frederick Yate [Epsom College 1856-1864]. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Godalming.

Yate, Henry Wright (1855-1880).Epsom College: 1866-1875

HENRY WRIGHT YATE (1855-1880). M.R.C.S. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1866-1875. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. MacFarlane Cup] was the son of Frederick Yate, surgeon, of Godalming, Surrey, and brother of Charles Frederick Yate [Epsom College 1856-1864], and Dr Edward Yate, F.R.C.S. [Epsom College 1858-1866]. The details of his medical career are not known, but whileserving as a surgeon on H.M.S. Patroclus, he was accidentally shot while in a boat off Shanghai in 1879. He died a year later, aged 25 years.

Yelf, John Burnet (1870-1926).Epsom College: 1885-1886

JOHN BURNET YELF (1870-1926). M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.) [Epsom College 1885-1886] was the son of Dr L. K. Yelf, of Moreton-in-the-Marsh, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. He was Medical Officer of Health for the No 1 Shipston-on- Stour District and Union, and Surgeon to the Ellen Badger Cottage Hospital, Shipston. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. on Hospital Ships.


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