Arthur James Grain
Flight Lieutenant Pilot, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Arthur James Grain trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1934-1936. He became a Flight Lieutenant Pilot in the 550th Squadron RAF, where he gained a Distinguished Flying Medal. Arthur was killed on 3 May 1944…
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Alfred Oliver William Greening
Lance Corporal, Welsh Regiment
St Paul’s Practising School
Alfred Oliver William Greening was born on 4 September 1921. He was the son of Charles Edward and Elizabeth Greening and lived at 57 St Paul’s Street North, Cheltenham. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School from…
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Lynn Gregory
Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force
St Paul’s Practising School
Lynn Gregory was born on 15 October 1907, the son of Harold and Mary Gregory. He lived at 50 Leighton Road and later 45 Brooklyn Road, Cheltenham. Gregory was educated at St Pauls Practising from September 1915 to…
View profile » Thomas William Griffiths
Flying Officer, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Thomas William Griffiths attended St Paul’s Training College from 1921-1923, having previously attended Mountain Ash School. Whilst a student he was a member of the first rugby team. Thomas became a Flying Officer in the RAF and died…
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Alfred James Herbert
Leading Aircraftman, Royal Air Force
St Paul’s Practising School
Alfred James Herbert was born on 7 November 1912. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Herbert lived at 4 Courtnay Villas, then later at 316 Swindon Road, Cheltenham. Alfred was educated at St Pauls Practising…
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Eric Francis Hopkns
Lance Corporal, Royal Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
St Paul’s Practising School
Eric Francis Hopkins was born on 26 June 1917. He was the son of James and Margaret Hopkins and lived at “Petone”, 26 Cromwell Road, Cheltenham. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School from April 1924 –…
View profile » Thomas Theo Hopkins
Lieutenant, Leicestershire Regiment
St Paul's College
Thomas Theo Hopkins was the son of John and Emma Hopkins of 18 High Street, Ibstock, Leicestershire. He trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1933-1935, where his nickname was “Boosey”. Thomas became a Lieutenant…
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Bernard Lionel Hughes
Able Seaman, Royal Navy
St Paul’s Practising School
Bernard Lionel Hughes son of Charles Hughes was born on the 14 November 1918, one of seven sons living at 3 Brooklyn Terrace, Millbrook Street, Cheltenham. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School from September 1928 –…
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Albert William Ernest Humphries
Sergeant, Royal Air Force
St Paul’s Practising School
Albert William Ernest Humphries, son of Ernest and Amelia Humphries, was born on 2 January 1920. He lived at 3 Marlborough Place, Townsend Street then 136 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham. Albert was educated at St Pauls Practising School and…
View profile » Ronald Jacques
Sergeant Obs, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Ronald Jacques attended St Paul’s College from 1931-1933. He edited ‘The Chelt’ student magazine and was the chief 2nd year student, known as ‘The Bishop’. He was the son of Henry and Florence of Millthorpe, Derbyshire. He joined…
View profile » John Howard Jervis
Corporal, Pioneer Corps
St Paul's College
John Howard Jervis attended St Paul’s College from 1935-1937. The admission register lists his address as 236 Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire. John’s college nickname was “Prof” and he was a member of the Athens house group. After leaving…
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Edward Johnson
Private, Cambridgeshire Regiment
St Paul’s Practising School
Edward Johnson was born on 19 May 1920. He was the son of Richard and Jane Johnson and lived at 23 Lower Park Street, Cheltenham. He was educated at Devonshire Street School and St Pauls Practising School, later…
View profile » Francis Leach
Pilot Officer, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Francis Leach trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1932-1934. Whilst a student he was Art Director for “The Chelt” student magazine. He was the son of John and Francis Leach of Bolton, Lancashire. Francis…
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Frank Robert March
Private, Devonshire Regiment
St Paul's College
Frank Robert March was born on 18 March 1916 and attended St Paul’s College from 1935 – 1937. He lived at 39 Rodney Road, Cheltenham and his college nickname was “Grannie”. Whilst a student Frank was part of the…
View profile » John Arthur Marshall
Trooper, Royal Tank Regiment
St Paul's College
John Arthur Marshall attended St Paul’s College from 1931 – 1933, where he was a member of the hockey team. He was the son of John and Emma Marshall of Coleorton, Leicestershire. He became a Trooper in the…
View profile » Alexander McBride
Leading Airman, Royal Navy
St Paul's College
Alexander McBride attended St Paul’s College from 1933-1935. He came from 63 Hobmoor Road, Small Heath, Birmingham where he lived with his parents Thomas and Olive. While at college his nickname was “Buster”. Alexander became a Leading Airman…
View profile » Robert Charles Mellings
Sergeant, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Robert Charles Mellings attended St Paul’s College from 1935-1937. His nickname was “Trumper” and he was a member of the Athens house group. The admissions register lists his address as 46 Audley Road, Newport, Shropshire where he lived…
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Sidney Richard Miles
Gunner, Royal Artillery
St Paul’s Practising School
Sidney Richard Miles was born on 9 January 1906. He was the son of George and Hannah Miles and lived at “Marieville”, The Burgage, Prestbury. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School from September 1913 – December…
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William Henry Morgan
Captain, Royal Armoured Corps
St Paul’s Practising School
William Henry Morgan, son of Fredrick and Florence, was born on 13 December 1917 and lived at “Hirwain”, Cromwell Road, Cheltenham. He was educated at Dunalley Street School, St Pauls Practising School from April 1925 – September 1928,…
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James Herbert Morris
Private, Royal Army Service Corps
St Paul’s Practising School
James Herbert Morris, son of William John and Elizabeth Morris, was born on 6 January 1914. He lived at Cloubrock House, St Margarets Road, and Elmwood, Lyefield Road, Charlton Kings. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School…
View profile » John Kenneth Morrison
Flying Officer, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
John Kenneth Morrison was a student at St Paul’s College from 1932-1934. He was part of the athletics team. He was the son of John and Hannah of Heworth, Gateshead, County Durham. John became a Flying Officer in…
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Reginald Ernest Morse
Trooper, Royal Armoured Corps
St Paul’s Practising School
Reginald Ernest Morse, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Morse, was born on 29 July 1919. He lived at 5 Windsor Street and later 48 Townsend Street, Cheltenham. He was educated at St Pauls Practising School from April…
View profile » Harold North
Flying Officer, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Harold North trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1934-1936. His parents were Charles and Sophia, and he married Ada. He worked as a Schoolmaster in Morecombe, Lancashire before the war. Harold became a Flying…
View profile » Robert Charles Northwood
Lieutenant, Royal Artillery
St Paul's College
Robert Charles Northwood trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1933-1935. His college nickname was “Dummy” and he came from Meadow Bank, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Robert joined the 61st Field Regiment Royal Artillery as a…
View profile » Arthur Edward Owen
Sergeant, Royal Air Force
St Paul's College
Arthur Edward Owen trained to be a teacher at St Paul’s College from 1934-1936. He came from Birmingham and was the son of Albert and Nellie. He became a Sergeant in the 103rd Squadron RAF when he died…
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