Epsom college 1855-1899: general practitioners, medical officers of health, some dental surgeons, and military doctors

Kenneth Laugharne Stanley Ward (born 1894) [Epsom College 1908-1912] was the son of Dr S. E. Ward, of Brasted, Kent. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and was then appointed Assistant Resident Medical Officer at the City Fever Hospital, Edinburgh, following which he went into general practice at Brasted. He was also Assistant Medical Officer at the Edenbridge Cottage Hospital, and previously Resident Medical Officer at St Mary’s Hospital, Plaistow, Newham, East London. During the First World War he served as a Temporary Surgeon in the Royal Navy (1917-1918).

Basil Thompson Halliwell (born 1895) [Epsom College 1907-1908] was the son of Dr John Halliwell, of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Torquay, Devon, where he also served as Honorary Radiologist at the Torbay and Brixham Hospitals, and Honorary Assistant Radiologist at the Paignton and District Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Captain with the R.F.A. (1914-1918).

Donald Cameron (born 1895) [Epsom College 1906-1913. prefect] was the son of Dr W. S. Cameron, of Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Cranleigh, Surrey. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. (1918).

Cedric Kennedy Scales (1895-1927) [Epsom College 1910-1913] was the son of George Scales, solicitor, of Dorking, Surrey. He received his medical training at King’s College Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon in the Royal Navy (1917-1918). He died aged 32 years.

Owen Philip Allcock (born 1895) [Epsom College 1909-1913. Rugby XV] was the son of A. J. Allcock, bank manager, of Belmont, Surrey. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice in Folkestone, Kent. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the Durham Light Infantry and later as a Flying Officer in the R.F.C. (1914-1918).

Edward Snow Rose (born 1895) [Epsom College 1909-1914. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of G. E. Rose, stockbroker, of Yoxford, Suffolk. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Romsey, Hampshire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1918-1919).

Harold Edwin Thomas (born 1895) [Epsom College 1909-1914] was the son of J. H. Thomas, landowner, of St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales. He received his medical education at University College Hospital, and went into general practice at Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, where he was also Honorary Surgeon at Merthyr Tydfil Hospital.

Horatio Borrowman Renton (1895-1978) [Epsom College 1905-1912. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr W. M. Renton, of Chester le Street, Co. Durham, and brother of Dr Augustus Cecil Renton [Epsom College 1900-1905). He received his medical education at Edinburgh University, and went into general practice at Devizes, Wiltshire, where he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Devizes and District Hospital Management Committee. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. in East Africa. He played in the Northumberland County Hockey XI.

Tyrrel George Evans (1896-1941) [Epsom College 1906-1906] was the son of Dr W. G. Evans, of Beckington, Bath. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Beckington, Bath. He was also Honorary Medical Officer to the Victoria Hospital, Frome; Honorary Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the No. 2 District, Frome, and Vice-President of the Abernethian Society. At the start of the Second World War he enlisted in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander and was killed in action, on board H.M.S. Jervis Bay, in 1941. He was 45 years old.

Richard Burnard Munday (1896-1932) [Epsom College 1911-1913. Rugby XV] was the son of Major General R. C. Munday, of Plymouth. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital but it is not certain that he obtained a medical qualification, as the First World War interrupted his studies and he enlisted in the Royal Naval Air Service in 1915. In 1916 he served as an instructor at R.A.F. Cranwell and then joined 8 Naval Squadron as a Flight Commander in 1917. He became one of the most celebrated First World War Aces, scoring 9 victories and became the most proficient aviator at attacking and destroying enemy balloons at night. This earned him the D.S.C. in 1918, the London gazette reporting that: “On the 21^st February 1918, he attacked a new type of enemy two-seater machine. The enemy machine dived steeply east, and Flight Commander Munday followed and closed in, firing a long burst at close range, after which the enemy went down vertically out of control, on other occasions …he has set fire to and destroyed enemy kite balloons both by day and night.” In 1925, the Secretary of state for Air, Samuel Hoare, recommended the award of the Air Force Cross to Munday, the recommendation reading: “This officer has set a splendid example of sea flying in a ship plane from a carrier while engaged in continuous reconnaissances under service conditions with the Fleet at sea. These exercises were carried out under conditions that were entirely novel to both pilots and observers and demanded great skill and endurance. Flight Lieutenant Munday’s example has been a great incentive to all pilots and observers, and has stimulated Naval flying.” He was subsequently awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre. Richard Munday was a member of the R.A.F. Rugby XV.

Harry Noel Keyes Elphick (1896-1936) [Epsom College 1908-1915. head prefect. Captain of Rugby XV. Cricket XI. English Literature, Latin, French, Brande, Hodgkin and Propert Prizes] was the son of Major Harry William Elphick, I.M.S. [Epsom College 1877-1883]. He received his medical education at New College, University of Oxford and King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Becontree, near Chadwell Heath, Essex. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the R.M.A. (1915-1918).

Francis Philip Adams (1896-1942) [Epsom College 1909-1915. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr John Adams, of Aldersgate Street, London. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice in Aldersgate, London. He was also Clinical Assistant in the Throat and Nose Department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.F.C. and R.F.A. and as a Flying Officer in the R.A.F.

Robert Lawrence Walker (born 1896) [Epsom College 1912-1914. prefect] was the son of Dr J. H. Walker, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, and brother of Dr James Alexander Walker [Epsom College 1914-1918]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Lowestoft, Suffolk, where he was Assistant Surgeon at the Lowestoft and North Suffolk Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Probationer with the R.N.V.R. (1916-1918).

Harold Edward Suter (born 1896) [Epsom College 1911-1914] was the son of G. E. Suter, naval architect, of Portsmouth. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was previously Clinical Assistant in the Throat and Nose Department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Second Lieutenant with the Middlesex Regiment (1914-1918), and during the Second World War he served as a Squadron Leader in the R.A.F. (1939-1945). He was a Fellow of the Hunterian Society.

Charles Arthur Lindup (born 1896) [Epsom College 1909-1914] was the son of A. E. Lindup, stockbroker, of Kensington, and the brother of Walter Jack Lindup [Epsom College 1914-1917]. He received his medical education at University College Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the Queen’s (R.W.S.) Regiment (1914-1918), and during the Second World War he served as a Group Captain with the R.A.F. Medical Services.

Robert Gordon Morrison (born 1896) [Epsom College 1909-1914. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr Robert Morrison, of Duffield, Derbyshire. He received his education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Duffield, Derbvshire, where he was Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the South-East and Mid-Derbyshire Areas. He was an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C. attached to the I.A.R. Cavalry Brigade.

Arthur Hywell Richards (born 1896) [Epsom College 1907-1914. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr T. E. Richards, of Bargoed, Caerphilly, Glamorgan, and brother of William Tolwyn Richards [Epsom College 1907-1912]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Bargoed, South Wales. He was late Assistant Medical Officer at Chelsea Infirmary.

Arthur Sheldon Hands (born 1896) [Epsom College 1910-1914. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI. Watts, Modern History and Wakley Prizes] was the son of Dr C. H. Hands, of Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at Worcester College, University of Oxford and the Middlesex Hospital. However, it has not been possible to identify what medical qualifications heobtained. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the Dorset Regiment (1915-1918). He then joined the Indian Medical Service and was awarded the Order of the Star of India. While at Oxford he was a member of the University Hockey XI, as well as representing the University Golf team in the ‘Varsity Match.’

Joseph Walker Hirst (1896-1961) [Epsom College 1910-1914. prefect. Rugby XV. Engledue Prize] was the son of Dr Herbert Hirst, of Huddersfield. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and King’s College Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Colonel in the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (1915-1918), and later as a Colonel in the R.A.M.C. (T.A.). He went into general practice at Huddersfield, as well as being appointed Honorary Physician and Honorary Anaesthetist at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Storthes Hall Hospital.

Evelyn Cecil Whitehall Cooke (born 1896) [Epsom College 1910-1914] was the son of Dr C. W. Cooke, of Cricklewood, West London, and brother of Geoffrey Whitehall-Cooke [Epsom College 1915-1918]. At Epsom College he won the Brande Prize. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Oxford and St Thomas’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Sub-Lieutenant in the R.N.V.R. (1916-1919), and as a Surgeon Lieutenant R.N. (1919). After the War he went into general practice in Cricklewood, London, and was an Anaesthetist at Willesden General Hospital.

George Horace Tetley Stovin (1897-1963) [Epsom College 1911-1916. prefect. Rugby XV. Sterry Prize] was the son of Dr C. F. Stovin, of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, and father of Dr Peter George Ingle Stovin [Epsom College 1939-1944], and Hugh John Cornelius Stovin [Epsom College 1941-1945]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice at Westcliffe-on-Sea. Before that he served as Clinical Assistant in the ENT and Surgical Out-Patient Departments at the London Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.F.A. (1916-1918).

Stuart William Innes-Smith (1897-1953) [Epsom College 1906-1915] was the son of Dr R. W. Innes-Smith, of Sheffield, and brother of Alister Robert Innes-Smith [Epsom College 1914-1921]. Shortly after leaving Epsom he joined the Army and served with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders as a combatant in the First World War, being awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in action. After the War, he received his medical education at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Sheffield University, and went into general practice in Sheffield. Shortly before the Second World War, he emigrated to a remote part of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), where he was medical officer in an area the size of Wales. He performed many operations in a tiny clinic with only a native orderly to assist him. During the Second World War he held a commission in the R.A.F. After the War he became a ship’s surgeon, and in the course of his duties accompanied troops to Korea. He later took up general practice again, this time in Iver, Buckinghamshire.

Guy Kingham Reeves (born 1897) [Epsom College 1908-1913] was the son of Dr J. K. Reeves, of Upper Tulse Hill, South London, and brother of John Kingham Reeves [Epsom College 1902-1907]. He received his medical education at Guy’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Tulse Hill, London.

Ralph Stanley Swindell (born 1897) [Epsom College 1910-1915. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr J. J. Swindell, of Finchley, North London, and father of Captain John Ralph Walker, R.A.O.C. [Epsom College 1942-1943]. He received his medical education at the London Hospital, and went into general practice in Southampton. He was previously Senior Resident Accoucheur at the London Hospital.

Theodore Radford Forrester Thomson (born 1897) [Epsom College 1910-1914. prefect. Engledue Prize] was the son of the Rev. Professor J. Radford Thomson, of Putney Heath. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and St Thomas’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Cricklade, Wiltshire. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the East Surrey Regiment (1915-1918). He was the Editor of the Epsom College Register (1855-1954).

Thomas Stanley North (1897-1924) [Epsom College 1909-1915. Watts Science Prize] was the son of Dr Thomas North, of Southgate, Middlesex, and brother of Douglas Cecil North [Epsom College 1911-1917]. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Private with the London Scottish. He died of his war wounds in 1924, aged 27 years.

Duncan Beaufort Fraser (born 1897) [Epsom College 1910-1914] was the son of Dr Frank Fraser, of Leigh, Kent. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Hildenborough, Kent. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the (S.R.) Royal Artillery (1915-1918).

Herbert Martin Royds Jones (1897-1961) [Epsom College 1911-1915] was the son of Dr C. R. Jones, of Fleet, Hampshire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Banbury, Oxfordshire. During the First World War he served as a Captain in the City of London Rifles (1915-1919). During the Second World War he served in the Merchant Navy (1939-1946).

Noel Sydney Bailey Vinter (1897-1962) [Epsom College 1912-1915. prefect] was the son of Dr S. G. Vinter, of Torpoint, Devon. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. After graduating, he joined the Colonial Service and worked in Trinidad and St Lucia for five years. He then went into general practice in Monmouth (1927-1932), and then at Kingswood, Bristol (1932-1962). As a member of the Medical Practitioners Union he was an early enthusiast in planning the National Health Service. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Probationer in the Royal Navy (1918). He was a County Commissioner for the St John Ambulance Brigade.

Charles Pye Oliver (1897-1961) [Epsom College 1911-1916] was the son of Dr C. P. Oliver, C.B., C.M.G. of Maidstone, Kent, and brother of Lieutenant-Colonel Derrick Hewitt Oliver, D.S.O. [Epsom College 1919-1923], and George Stonehouse Oliver [Epsom College 1919-1922]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and St Thomas’s Hospital. He went into general practice at Maidstone, Kent, and was Honorary Assistant Physician and Anaesthetist at the West Kent Hospital, Maidstone. Previously, he was Resident Anaesthetist at St Thomas’s Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.A.M.C. with the R.W. Kent Regiment (1916-1918).

Arthur Walford Taylor (born 1898) [Epsom College 1911-1915] was the son of Dr H. E, Taylor, of Norwich. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Norwich. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon in the R.N.V.R. (1916-1918), and during the Second World War as a Major in the R.A.M.C. (1939-1945).

Leslie Joseph Gabe (1898-1923) [Epsom College 1910-1915. Rugby XV] was the son of Dr J. B. Gabe, of Morriston, South Wales. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Naval Rating (1915-1918) and died in 1923 as a result of active service. He was aged 25 years.

Frank Sheerman Thornton (born 1898) [Epsom College 1913-1913; re-entered 1916-1917] was the son of Dr F. B. Thornton, of Reigate, Surrey, and brother of Jack Leslie Thornton, L.D.S. [Epsom College 1915-1919], and Henry Basil Thornton, L.D.S. [Epsom College 1918-1921]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Addlestone, Surrey. He was previously Resident Medical Officer at the Peace Memorial Hospital, Watford, and Clinical Assistant in the X-Ray and Ante-natal Departments, St Thomas’s Hospital, London.

Bernard Wilson Roffey (born 1898) [Epsom College 1910-1915. prefect] was the son of Commander J. R. Roffey, R.N. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Gillingham, Kent. He was Honorary Assistant Anaesthetist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Rochester, late Clinical Assistant at the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital, and late Honorary Assistant Surgeon at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Rochester. During the First World War he served as a Surgeon Probationer in the R.N.V.R. (1916-1918).

Rupert Cyril D’Arcy Gifford (born 1898) [Epsom College 1909-1913] was the son of Dr G. K. Gifford, of Brierley Hill, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Queen’s Hospital (Birmingham University), and went into general practice at Brierley Hill. He was Honorary Surgeon at the Corbett Hospital. During the First World War he served as a Major in the R.F.C., and R.A.F.

Roderick Thompson Bannister (born 1898) [Epsom College 1911-1913] was the son of Dr Marmaduke Bannister, of Blackburn. He received his medical education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. During the Second World War he served as a Captain in the R.A.M.C. (1939-1945).

Hubert Holdrich Fisher (born 1898) [Epsom College 1912-1916. Martin Prize] was the son of Dr Henry Holdrich Fisher, M.D. [Epsom College 1875-1880]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Cambridge, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He served as a Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy Medical Service, and during the First World War as a Telegraphist with the R.N.V.R. (1917-1918).

Colin Campbell Mackinnon (1898-1932) [Epsom College 1910-1915. prefect. Rugby XV. Cricket XI] was the son of Dr Charles Mackinnon, of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. He received his medical education at the Middlesex Hospital, and went into general practice at Cirencester.

Arthur Willoughby Tibbetts (1898-1947) [Epsom College 1915-1916] was the son of Dr T. M. Tibbetts, of Old Hill, Staffordshire. He received his medical education at Birmingham University, and went into general practice at Cradley Heath, Staffordshire. He was Deputy Public Vaccinator for the No 2 District of the Rowley Regis Union, and a member of the Birmingham Medical Association. During the First World War he served as a Lieutenant in the R.N.A.S. (1917-1918).

Francis Herbert King (born 1898) [Epsom College 1912-1915] was the son of Dr R. H. King, of Twyford, Berkshire, and brother of Maurice Richard King [Epsom College 1910-1913]. He received his medical education at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and was appointed Medical Officer with the West African Medical Service in Nigeria. During the First World War he served as a Flying Officer in the Royal Naval Air Service (1915-1918), and in the Second World War as a Wing Commander in the R.A.F.V.R. He emigrated later to Auckland, New Zealand.

John Groscourt Reed (1898-1952) [Epsom College 1911-1912] was the son of Surgeon Captain John Charles Groscourt Reed, R.N. [Epsom College 1884-1884], and father of George Delves Reed [Epsom College 1950-1953]. He received his medical education at St Thomas’s Hospital. He was Medical Officer in Charge of the Sungkai Group Hospitals at Perak, Federated Malay States, and Divisional Medical Officer for the Sarawak Civil Service. He died in Kuala Lumpur in 1952. During the Second World War he served as a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy.

Brian Wilson Barnett Gordon (born 1899) [Epsom College 1908-1916. prefect] was the son of Dr Edward Gordon, of Bembridge, Isle of Wight. He received his medical education at St Mary’s Hospital, and went into general practice at Twickenham, Middlesex. He was previously a Resident Physician at St Mary Abbots Hospital, Kensington.

William Lionel Martland (1899-1949) [Epsom College 1909-1916] was the son of Dr E. W. Martland, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, and brother of Dr Edward Norman Platt Martland, T.D. [Epsom College 1907-1911]. He received his medical education at Manchester University, and went into general practice in Woking, Surrey.

Edward Clifton Dawson (born 1899) [Epsom College 1912-1918. prefect. Rugby XV] was the son of H. G. W. Dawson, of Derby, and brother of Roger Henry Dawson [Epsom College 1914-1917], and Maurice Woodhouse Dawson [Epsom College 1921-1926]. He received his medical education at Birmingham University, and went into general practice at Uttoxeter Road, near Derby. He was an Executive Member of the Derby Branch of the British Medical Association, and a member of the Derby Medical Society.

Thomas Haines Sims (born 1899) [Epsom College 1912-1918. prefect] was the son of Dr G. S. Sims, of Derby, and brother of Gordon Lawrence Sims [Epsom College 1913-1918]. He received his medical education at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and St Thomas’s Hospital. He was in general practice at West Byfleet, Surrey.

John Alexander Galletly (born 1899) [Epsom College 1914-1917. prefect. Modern History and Brande Prizes] was the son of Dr John Galletly, of Bourne, Lincolnshire, and brother of William Noel Galletly [Epsom College 1916- died at the College in 1919]. He received his medical education at Queen’s College, Cambridge, and the Middlesex Hospital. He was in general practice at Bourne, Lincolnshire for 40 years.

John Leach Brown (1899-1958) [Epsom College 1911-1917. prefect. Captain of Rugby XV. Brande Prize] was the son of Dr J. H. Brown, of Sheffield, and brother of John Castle Brown [Epsom College 1906-1912]. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, and went into general practice at Hounslow, Middlesex. He was at one time Resident Medical Officer at the British Hospital, Port Said, Egypt. During the First World War he served as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers (1914-1918)