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Tag: EERC Membership

Presumed KIA – Eric Albert Blore

Sergt.-Pilot E. A. Blore, presumed killed in action, was a promising mechanic and talented rower, aged 21.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

KIA – Richard John Cock

A/Lt.-Com. Richard John Cork, a distinguished naval pilot, died in a flying accident on 14 April 1944.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

EERC Annual Supper 1932

Excelsior Rowing Club may rebrand as Windsor and Eton Rowing Club, relocating to an island by Windsor Castle.

Ken Sutherland 21st August 202621st August 2026

Burnham Pilot Awarded DSO

Lieut. Richard John Cork, a Burnham pilot, is awarded the D.S.O. for bravery during a Malta convoy attack.

Ken Sutherland 4th August 20264th August 2026

Eton Excelsior and the War (1916)

Forty-three members of Eton Excelsior Rowing Club joined the WW1; only fourteen remain to keep the club running. From out files of 25y ago.

Ken Sutherland 4th August 20264th August 2026

Mr A H Dyson Elected President

Mr A H Dyson was unanimously elected president of the Eton Excelsior Rowing Club, succeeding the late Alderman G. Mitchell.

Ken Sutherland 2nd August 20262nd August 2026

Death of Alderman Mitchell

Alderman George Mitchell, a dedicated Windsor councillor for forty-four years, passed away, leaving behind lasting community contributions and sympathy.

Ken Sutherland 2nd August 20262nd August 2026

Death of Sir George Peters, J.P.

Sir George Peters, former Mayor of Windsor and sports enthusiast, died on 5th June 1931 after prolonged ill-health.

Ken Sutherland 2nd August 20262nd August 2026

Slough Airman’s Double Against Luftwaffe

Slough-born Mosquito pilot George Dyke destroyed two Luftwaffe aircraft over the Bay of Biscay, earning praise for his flying skill.

Ken Sutherland 1st August 20262nd August 2026

A Local Oarsman – Herbert Arthur Baker

Mr. Herbert Arthur Baker, a respected oarsman and Westminster Council official, died unexpectedly at 56, leaving many mourners.

Ken Sutherland 1st August 20261st August 2026

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