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HENRY ADAIR (O.S.E.)
Served throughout the war in France with the
Cheshire Regiment winning the D.S.O. and being
Mentioned in Despatches four times. Promoted to
Lieutenant Colonel in 1917.
GEOFFREY DE HAVILLAND (O.S.E.)
Only at the School a short time (joining at 16 years),
his name will forever resonate with aircraft design and
manufacture. In the Great War he served with the
Royal Flying Corps, rising to Flight Commander in
1916. He was also already involved in the design,
production and inspection of war planes. He was
awarded the D.S.O. and M.B.E. by the end of the war.
GERALD YOULE (O.S.E.)
Joined the Royal Navy in 1906 and by 1914 was the
Admiral’s Secretary on H.M.S. ‘Marlborough’ the
Flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron, 1st Battle Fleet.
Would serve throughout the war in several stations
including the Battle of Jutland and many different
vessels. Awarded the O.B.E. in 1919.