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Tony Jones writes: “Robin played for the Old Oxford Citizens R.F.C. for several years. He served in the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot and did his training at Culham Air Field. He owned a small plane and was flying until recently. He was in business as a Surveyor and Valuer.” 

Michael played scrum-half for the First XV in 1945, 1946 and in 1947

Mike Chew writes: “Tony was an indefatigable worker as a member of the COSA Dinner Committee, arranging the Autumn Reunions along with his wife, and we have much to tank them for. We shall miss Tony.”

Mike Chew writes: “Michael was one of the oldest of COSA’s Old Boys when he passed away in 2012.”

David Cook writes: “John will be remembered by those who knew him as a tall private person, who was devoted to the Scout Movement when school demands were completed. He died after a period of illness with cancer.”

Alan Trinder writes: “Maurice was in my form at School and was known for his sense of humour. He attended the COSA Reunions, until back trouble prevented him from driving. He lived in Havant. This photo shows Maurice (seated) at one of the Reunions. He should also be remembered as a founding member of COSA.

Bryan Webb (1945-50) writes: “Jim had lived in Canada for many years. Jim, Bryan and David Green last visited Oxford in 2012. He died in 2014.”

Ted Longthorp remembers Mick for his prowess at cricket and, after school, he joined the army – rising to the rank of Major.

Gordon Dawson writes: “Steve was at COHS from 1951-58. He was a keen sportsman, played cricket for the School, football for an “unofficial” COHS football team and banjo in a jazz band of COHS pupils (as mentioned in an earlier Newsletter). He went on to study modern languages at Birmingham University, later also qualifying as… Continue reading Stephen Garner (1951-58)