Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD T H. D. S. RUSSEL Lieutenant., R.C.N.V.R. Early in August it was announced in Ottawa that Lieutenant Hugh Dunbar Sutherland Russel, previously re- ported missing on active service, now was presumed dead. Dunbar Russel was the eldest of three fine brothers, he came to us from Selwyn House in 1931, staying until June, 1934. In his nnal year he was a member of the Fifth McGill Form, and he played on the second football team, the second hockey team and the third cricket team. He won the Bradburn Cup for being judged the best boxer in the School. He passed his matriculation examinations and entered McGill University, studying engineering. In 1938, he left McGill and worked in the Sullivan Mines at Kimberley, B.C., for a year's practical experience. His work there was highly praised. Returning to McGill for a year, he joined the R.C.N.V.R. in September, 1940, being called up in January, 1941. He was posted to Royal Roads with the first class and after graduating he picked up a corvette at Port Arthur and went to sea for six months. In May, 1942, he volunteered for submarine duty and went on loan to the Royal Navy. After a course in Eng- land he was posted to the Eastern Mediterranean aboard H.M. Submarine Traveller . On December 12, his ship was reported missing and nothing has been heard of her crew since then. Dunbar Russel, or Bar as he was affectionately known to large numbers of people, was one of those kindly, selfless, steady young men who do so much to make the world a happier place. At School he worked hard for every success he Won, but he never gave up, and, what is more importa.nt, he always tackled his duties with a fine spirit of friendliness and good humour. One felt in- stinctively that he was a young man on whom one could build an absolute trust.

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6 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD pany and according to one of his men, all the way up the coast his Company, with B Company, had been taking the major part of the fighting for the battalion, being the leading Companies in most of the attacks and especially when the objective appeared to promise tough going and hard Hghting. in the action on the night of Sunday, July 25th, B Company attacked a ridge and D Company a high hill overlooking the ridge. They both came under enemy fire and when they got to the top they came up against very heavy criss-cross machine gun fire. Bobs' Company suffered many casualties and Bobs himself got a blast from a machine gun which killed him instantly. The writer goes on to say that Bobs was highly re- spected by his men for his ability as an oflicer and he was loved by them as a man among men. In the press report of this action it is stated that he deliberately drew the fire of the enemy in order to protect another party of his men. Bobs Osler had not only an exceptionally attractive personality but he was a young man of high ideals and strong character. He knew what war meant and he en- listed as a man recently married with all of life before him, in the full realization that he would probably not return. His duty was clear and yet his natural kindness, love and tolerance rebelled against the cruelties of warfare. There have been many boys at T.C.S., but few have left behind them such vivid memories of a disposition full of sunny good humour, and a character which would never stoop to anything unworthy of the best. Our deep sympathy goes out to his young widow and son of two years of age, to his parents, brothers and sister. A memorial service for Bobs was held in St. Thomas' Church, Toronto, on the evening of September 17. A beautiful tribute was paid to him by the Rector, Colonel the Reverend C. J. S. Stuart, M.C., M.A., C97-'OD and the Headmaster took part in the Service.

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8 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD A person who knew him intimately, writes as follows: Surely the world is a better place because of those such as he. We have so much to prove worthy of, good cause to hold high our heads, though our hearts ache to break- ing point. He was indeed a noble soul, and his character will always inspire those who knew him. Our sincere sym- pathy goes out to his mother, his two brothers, and his legion of friends. J. A. C. TAYLOR Sergeant Airgunner, R.C.A.F. . James Alexander Campbell Taylor came to the School from Edmonton, in September, 1936. He entered the School Leaving Course, in operation in those days, and did well in it. Jim left in 1938 to join his father's business in Edmonton. After three years of steady progress, he volunteered in the autumn of 1941 for service in the Navy. Although he won a commission he decided he would prefer to fly and he resigned from the Navy to join the Air Force. His eyes would not permit him to become a pilot but he passed second in his graduating class as an airgunner. In August, 1942, he went overseas as a Sergeant Airgunner. Jim took part in many operational flights, always con- ducting himself with coolness and bravery. On April 11th his aircraft failed to return from a raid on Kiel and he was posted as missing. Word has recently been received from the German Red Cross that he is buried in the Garri- son Cemetery in Kiel. Although Jim was not at the School very long, he proved himself to be a young man of dependability and character. He took a part in most School activities and he always conducted himself well. Besides his parents hc leaves a wife and a one year old son, to whom the deep sympathy of the School is extended. .i l 1 J N l