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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Lt Col Philip Lionel William Powell CBE, DSO (1893-1895)

After Sandhurst joined Welsh Regiment and served in the South African War. During WW1 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on... Read more

After Sandhurst joined Welsh Regiment and served in the South African War. During WW1 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on 3 June 1916. He was awarded CBE on 3 June 1919. In 1925 he was also decorated with the Order of the White Rose of Finland in recognition of services rendered.

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Lt Col Francis Robert Boyd Haward OBE (1893-1894)

During WW1 served in Royal Norfolk Regiment and was wounded twice. During WW2 he served in 11th Norfolk Battalion, Home Guard and... Read more

During WW1 served in Royal Norfolk Regiment and was wounded twice. During WW2 he served in 11th Norfolk Battalion, Home Guard and was awarded OBE. Saved life from drowning. Was a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

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Major George Herbert Hind Manfield

Major George Herbert Hind Manfield (1889-1894)

Qualified as an ENT surgeon in Nottingham. During WW1 served in Royal Army Medical Corps and was awarded Military Cross “For conspicuous... Read more

Qualified as an ENT surgeon in Nottingham. During WW1 served in Royal Army Medical Corps and was awarded Military Cross “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He worked day and night tending the wounded in our advanced positions under heavy fire and carried many of them down the trench, after all the bearers had been wounded.”

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Lt Col Herbert St Maur Carter DSO (1893-1893)

After qualifying as a doctor, he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps. Prior to start of WW1 he was British Red Cross... Read more

After qualifying as a doctor, he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps. Prior to start of WW1 he was British Red Cross Commissioner with Serbian Forces in Balkan War and received the Order of St Sava of Serbia. During WW1 he was awarded DSO on 23 June 1915 “For distinguished service in the field”. He was mentioned in dispatches 3 times.

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Lt Col Goodwyn Luddington Archer TD (1890-1892)

He qualified as a solicitor in 1900. Served in 1st Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment and was awarded Territorial Decoration. Served in WW1 rising... Read more

He qualified as a solicitor in 1900. Served in 1st Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment and was awarded Territorial Decoration. Served in WW1 rising to the rank of Lt Colonel, was wounded in 1916 and was mentioned in dispatches. He died in 1964.

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Sir Frank Benson Kt, CVO, CBE (1888-1892)

Served in both World Wars. At the end of WW1 he was Deputy Controller of the War Office. He was General Manager... Read more

Served in both World Wars. At the end of WW1 he was Deputy Controller of the War Office. He was General Manager of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes from 1923 until his retirement in 1942. He was awarded a CVO in 1941 and was knighted in 1942.

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Brigadier William Albany Fetherstonhaugh CB, CBE, DSO (1891-1892)

After Sandhurst he joined Indian Army, quickly rising through the ranks. He served in many campaigns, including WW1 and was awarded the... Read more

After Sandhurst he joined Indian Army, quickly rising through the ranks. He served in many campaigns, including WW1 and was awarded the DSO on 1 January 1917, the Legion d’Honneur and the CBE on 1 January 1920. Like Brigadier General William Hugh Dobbie CB (1874-76) he was appointed Assistant Quarter Master General for the Indian Army in 1922. He was awarded a CB in 1928 and retired from the Indian Army in 1929.

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Colonel Ernest Victor Gostling DSO (1885-1891)

Excelled at both academic and sport achievements, playing football for Suffolk and getting a Blue at Cambridge. Qualified as a doctor and... Read more

Excelled at both academic and sport achievements, playing football for Suffolk and getting a Blue at Cambridge. Qualified as a doctor and surgeon and in WW1 served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was wounded at Sulva Bay, presumably as part of the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on 3 June 1916. He died in 1923 at the age of 50.

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Rev Gerald Hollidge Harries MC (1883-1884)

During WW1 was in Chaplain Forces and was awarded the Military Cross on 17 December 1917 “For gallantry and distinguished service in... Read more

During WW1 was in Chaplain Forces and was awarded the Military Cross on 17 December 1917 “For gallantry and distinguished service in the field”. After the war he became a vicar in Lincolnshire.

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Captain Sutton Smith DSO (1881-1882)

Joined Royal Navy in 1895 and became a mine-sweeper commander. In WW1 was awarded a Distinguished Service Order on 14 July 1916... Read more

Joined Royal Navy in 1895 and became a mine-sweeper commander. In WW1 was awarded a Distinguished Service Order on 14 July 1916 for distinguished service with the Auxiliary Patrol in 1915 “carried out duties under extremely arduous and hazardous conditions of weather and exposure to enemy attack and mines with marked zeal, gallantry and success.” Also awarded Croix-de-Guerre with Palm. While in the Navy, apparently went nine times round the world in a sailing ship.

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Mr Eustace Frederick Raynham DSO (1877-1880)

Went to South Africa 1896 and joined De Beers Consolidated Mines. Shortly afterwards saw the start of the South African War and... Read more

Went to South Africa 1896 and joined De Beers Consolidated Mines. Shortly afterwards saw the start of the South African War and he joined the Kimberley Town Guard. On 29 November 1900 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. After the war, he became Secretary of the De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1917 until 1929.

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Brigadier General William Hugh Dobbie CB (1874-1876)

Entered Army shortly after leaving Framlingham and rose to become Assistant Quarter Master General in the Indian Army. Served in Burmese Expedition... Read more

Entered Army shortly after leaving Framlingham and rose to become Assistant Quarter Master General in the Indian Army. Served in Burmese Expedition (1885-87) where he was decorated and served in South African War (1899-1900). Was awarded Companion of Order of Bath in 1921. He died in 1922 at the age of 63.

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Major General Sir Alexander Wallace KCB (1870-1874)

Joined Army after leaving College and rose to the rank of Captain in the Indian Army by the age of only 19!... Read more

Joined Army after leaving College and rose to the rank of Captain in the Indian Army by the age of only 19! Served in many overseas campaigns and during WW1 was Inspector General of Communications in Egypt. He was mentioned in dispatches twice and received the Order of the Nile. He was knighted in 1922. He was President of the SOF and a Trustee and Governor of the College. He died on Christmas Day 1922 at the age of 64.

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Major John Sherwood VD (1865-1868)

Agricultural engineer, farmer and breeder of Suffolk horses. Was a Major in the Volunteer Reserve and awarded the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve... Read more

Agricultural engineer, farmer and breeder of Suffolk horses. Was a Major in the Volunteer Reserve and awarded the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Officers Decoration. No further information available.

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Major Edward Octavius Debney (1865-1865)

Was a prominent businessman and councillor in Southwold, serving on the council and as an alderman from 1899 to 1913. He was... Read more

Was a prominent businessman and councillor in Southwold, serving on the council and as an alderman from 1899 to 1913. He was mayor in 1895-6. He served in the Norfolk Garrison Artillery (Southwold Battery) from 1881 till 1908, for which he was made a Major and awarded the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Officers Decoration (VD for short!).

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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.