Date of Birth: 22/06/1917

Date of Death: 09/06/1992

Age at death: 74

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Society offices held: From 1947-1953 he was the first Peal Secretary of the Kent County Association; he was General Secretary from 1962-1969. Finally he was chairman of the Association from 1978-1981 and also a Vice-President from 1970.

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Place of Birth: Sutton on the Isle of Ely

Began ringing at: Langdon Hills

Tower mentioned in obituary: Chiddingstone

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1931

Notable performances: He rang 1269 peals in total, including peals at both St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. He rang several silent and non-conducted peals, including the first silent ones of four and five Spliced Surprise Major.

First peal:

Plain Bob Royal

Cudham

30/05/1936

Date of Thousandth peal: 09/08/1975

Total peals rung: 1269

Total peals conducted: 0

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: In 1981 he was elected a Life member of the Council and also became Vice-President of the Council. In 1984 he was elected President of the Central Council

Meetings attended: 39