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Peter Graham Hurst (OB 1938—1943)

6 May 2018
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Peter was born on November 9th, 1929, in Sale, Cheshire and attended Bilton Grange in the late 1930’s. He was known for his many sporting achievements, including either House or School captain, or member of Rugby, Cricket, Gymnastics, Boxing, Hockey and Diving teams. His National service was with the Fleet Air Arm RN, based at HMS Leviathan, a Majestic-class aircraft carrier, launched in 1945.

Latterly he was with the Meteorological Department at the Admiralty. He enjoyed a career in Human Resources at ICI, Sellotape (Dickinson Robinson Group) and British Waterways Board, retiring in 1987 to pursue his passion for antiques.

He leaves two sons, seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He is much loved and fondly remembered by all.

(1929 - 2018)

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