Distinguished Old Framlinghamians

Framlingham is rooted in the county of Suffolk, but Framlinghamians have spanned the world from the age of Empire, through times of conflict and into the modern era, in pursuit of trade and adventure. There are those who have made their mark in business, sports, academics, as artists and writers, in agriculture, in the services, the media and in the world of entertainment. You can learn about them here, and you can nominate additions.

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Captain Henry de Beauvoir Tupper AM (1895-1897)

He served in WW1 in Royal Nay, rising to the rank of Commander and was in command of HMS Scourge during the... Read more

He served in WW1 in Royal Nay, rising to the rank of Commander and was in command of HMS Scourge during the Gallipoli Landing – se attached picture. While later serving on HMS Comet, he was awarded on 21 February 1919, the Albert Medal for gallantry in saving life at sea (later replaced by the George Cross). See the long and interesting citation. He died on 14 November 1952.

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Nominate a Framlinghamian

We have no hard and fast rules about who should be recognised as a “Distinguished Old Framlinghamian”, and are always interested to hear about people who are exceptional in all sorts of ways – so please feel free to click on the link below, and complete a nomination form.