In 1967, between June 5th and 10th, Israeli and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria fought what came to be called the "Six-Day War".
EVANS SKIPPER PROFESSIONAL
Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. In 1947, in the year that Louise (Evans) Skipper was born, on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He has been for some months the Director of the anti-Submarine Division of the Naval Staff.Add Louise's birthday or the date she died to see a list of historic events He is a gunnery specialist and a French interpreter, and was commander of the ‘ Indomitable‘ when that vessel made her record run across the Atlantic with King George, then Prince of Wales, on board in 1908. He had held several Staff appointments before the war, having served as flag commander to the Commander-in-Chief of the Home Fleet at Devonport, while in the summer of 1912 he was selected to act as Assistant Umpire for the Grand Naval Manoeuvres. WW Fisher commanded a battleship at Jutland, and was commended for his services in that action. For those who read other newspapers, here it is:
Readers of The Times of 14/1/18 may have noticed this article on Capt. FS Low (RFA), Acting Major VLS Cowley (Irish Rifles, attached to MGC), Temp. No fewer than six have been awarded the Military Cross (MC): Acting Capt. WRG Bye (Royal West Surreys & General List). JAA Pickard (RE, Special Reserve) and, although not an Old Dragon but a much admired member of the Dragon staff before the war, Temp. The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) has been awarded to Temp.
BG Price(Royal Fusiliers) were made Companions (CB). In the honours list announced in the New Year, Captain.
One of the more prestigious orders of chivalry is the Order of the Bath – founded by King George I in 1725. It was a great pleasure to be able to share with our returning pupils the news of honours recently won in the war – particularly that of the DSO by one of their former teachers. Meat continues to be in short supply, although the importation of Argentinian beef is helping make up the difference. Yesterday’s announcement in the newspapers of compulsory rationing of butter and margarine (with other items undoubtedly to follow), allows us only 4 oz per person per week. It will no doubt become even more difficult to keep everyone well fed.
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Let us hope for a healthy term, free of illness. Our Junior Department has a further 26 – the majority being 7 and 8 yr. The School Roll numbers 141, of which 84 are boarders. Charterhouse School Christ Church Oxford Christopher Warren Claud Hughes-Games Clifton College Donald Innes DSO Emrys Evans Evelyn Williams George Drinkwater James Romanes MC Repton School Roger Mott Royal Scots Rugby School Wadham College Oxford Wellington College Westminster School His example of courageous coolness was responsible for holding the hostile advance, and gave his battalion time to reorganise and take up a new defensive position.” (London Gazette 18/7/18).Ĭapt. He formed a block and organised its defence with machine-guns until badly wounded by a sniper. Whilst in command of the support company of the battalion he displayed wonderful energy and determination in checking the enemy advance, which had broken into our front line. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His fine action rallied the infantry, who advanced and recovered over 3,000 yards in depth of the whole line.” (London Gazette 26/7/18).Ĭapt. He led a mounted charge along a hostile line, after the infantry line had broken back, taking the line in flank, and in the face of the heaviest machine-gun fire, he carried out the manoeuvre successfully, sabring nearly 100 of the enemy, and taking 100 prisoners, although his own troop was only 150. EHW Williams (Hussars): “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He moved about the firing line continuously encouraging the men and organising the defences.” (London Gazette 18/8/18). He showed great skill in consolidating and organising against counter-attack. EH Evans (Royal Welch Fusiliers): “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. Under his leadership the battalion captured all its objectives without check, inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, captured over 50 prisoners, and consolidated all the ground won under intense shell fire.” (London Gazette 26/8/18).Ĭapt. He commanded his battalion with great skill and courage in a night attack. JGP Romanes (Royal Scots): “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In addition to the Military Crosses won recently by Jim MacLean, Pat Campbell and Philip Frere, we must record the honours gained over recent months by eight other Old Dragons.
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