Valete: Captain Frank Mustow: School Staff Instructor, 1959-83.
FRANK MUSTOW came to College on 1st July 1959 after a career in the Royal Marines spanning 23 years. That career began in 1936 when, after his initial training, Frank joined H.M.S. Sheffield and served in her up to the middle of World War II. During his time on the `Shiny Sheff she was part of Force 'H' in the Mediterranean and took part in the sinking of the German battleship Bismark in the North Atlantic.
Transferred ashore Frank became a qualified weapon training instructor in 1943 and continued as such until he joined 42 Royal Marine Commando in 1948. He served with 42 on stations from Hong Kong, Malaya and Malta to the Suez Canal Zone and Palestine.
He shot at Bisley regularly and was a member of the Royal Marines Pistol VIII in 1953 and again in the Rifle VIII in 1958.
His time with us at College extended over the commands of my two predecessors. Lt.-Col. R. L. Eden, O.B.E., T.D., and Lt.-Col. J. F. Hamon, T.D. He has played a great part in the coaching of the College's shooting VIII's and the many trophies won by our Bisley parties during his 24 years with us speak for themselves.
FRANK MUSTOW came to College on 1st July 1959 after a career in the Royal Marines spanning 23 years. That career began in 1936 when, after his initial training, Frank joined H.M.S. Sheffield and served in her up to the middle of World War II. During his time on the `Shiny Sheff she was part of Force 'H' in the Mediterranean and took part in the sinking of the German battleship Bismark in the North Atlantic.
Transferred ashore Frank became a qualified weapon training instructor in 1943 and continued as such until he joined 42 Royal Marine Commando in 1948. He served with 42 on stations from Hong Kong, Malaya and Malta to the Suez Canal Zone and Palestine.
He shot at Bisley regularly and was a member of the Royal Marines Pistol VIII in 1953 and again in the Rifle VIII in 1958.
His time with us at College extended over the commands of my two predecessors. Lt.-Col. R. L. Eden, O.B.E., T.D., and Lt.-Col. J. F. Hamon, T.D. He has played a great part in the coaching of the College's shooting VIII's and the many trophies won by our Bisley parties during his 24 years with us speak for themselves.
John Le Breton, who is now our master in charge of shooting, can speak both as master and pupil on this. Frank's highlight must have been the Ashburton victory of 1961. He has in fact presented one of his own cups as a trophy for our own shots.
One of his duties at College was the preparation of Guards of Honour for Royal visits, annual general inspections and the Assize d'Heritage. His best efforts were seen in the parade of 1978 when the 75th anniversary standard- was presented by General Sir Desmond Fitzpatrick on College Field. The whole was faultless.
Frank was commissioned in 1973 having served as `Sergeant Major' up to that time. Cadets and officers who have served with him in the College Contingent will remember 'Frank' with affection and no little respect. We all in the Corps at this time wish him and his family all our best for a long, happy and healthy retirement with our sincere thanks for his services to us.
J.E.P.
One of his duties at College was the preparation of Guards of Honour for Royal visits, annual general inspections and the Assize d'Heritage. His best efforts were seen in the parade of 1978 when the 75th anniversary standard- was presented by General Sir Desmond Fitzpatrick on College Field. The whole was faultless.
Frank was commissioned in 1973 having served as `Sergeant Major' up to that time. Cadets and officers who have served with him in the College Contingent will remember 'Frank' with affection and no little respect. We all in the Corps at this time wish him and his family all our best for a long, happy and healthy retirement with our sincere thanks for his services to us.
J.E.P.
More on Frank's wartime career here
THE FRANK MUSTOW PRESENTATION FUND
CAPTAIN MUSTOW'S presentation fund finally closed at the end of the summer term 1983 and reached a sum in excess of £250. The list of OVs who contributed is listed below and though I have not been able to acknowledge each one personally I would wish to thank 'them collectively for their generosity.
CAPTAIN MUSTOW'S presentation fund finally closed at the end of the summer term 1983 and reached a sum in excess of £250. The list of OVs who contributed is listed below and though I have not been able to acknowledge each one personally I would wish to thank 'them collectively for their generosity.
The Cadets of the Contingent also subscribed to the fund and a splendid barometer suitably inscribed was presented to Frank on the last full parade of the summer together with a cheque. John Le Breton and Brian Vibert did the honours on behalf of the OVs; WO Guy Vautier for the Cadets.
List of Subscribers: J. Crowell, A. Binnington, C. Thacker, J. Fearon, the 'Tomes' family, J. & A. Pinel, A. R. Amy, C. P. M. & R. Forster, J. Le Maistre, R. Tostevin, J. Averty, Dr. A. Mourant, P. Pallot, J. Pinel, P. Pitcher, J. Perchard, M. Restall, Mrs. Restall, D. Letto, P. Baker, T. P. Ford, J. Eden, R. Arthur, H. Mcllroy, A. F. C. de Seychelles, H. Perree, S. Langlois, P. Crill, S. Makepiece-Taylor, J. F. Hamon, E. K. Cooper, R. Benest, A. B. Harrison, D. Yates, M. Yates.
The Contingent officers dined Frank out on the evening of the summer Field Day and presented him with an inscribed cigarette lighter. A good time was had by all.
J. E. P.
Update on the CCF 1983
List of Subscribers: J. Crowell, A. Binnington, C. Thacker, J. Fearon, the 'Tomes' family, J. & A. Pinel, A. R. Amy, C. P. M. & R. Forster, J. Le Maistre, R. Tostevin, J. Averty, Dr. A. Mourant, P. Pallot, J. Pinel, P. Pitcher, J. Perchard, M. Restall, Mrs. Restall, D. Letto, P. Baker, T. P. Ford, J. Eden, R. Arthur, H. Mcllroy, A. F. C. de Seychelles, H. Perree, S. Langlois, P. Crill, S. Makepiece-Taylor, J. F. Hamon, E. K. Cooper, R. Benest, A. B. Harrison, D. Yates, M. Yates.
The Contingent officers dined Frank out on the evening of the summer Field Day and presented him with an inscribed cigarette lighter. A good time was had by all.
J. E. P.
Update on the CCF 1983
BACK to the present and our new entry has brought the strength up to 141 cadets. The R.N. Section has grown to 46 cadets and have ranged far afield, from Loch Ewe in the north to the Mediterranean in the south. We welcome as new officers in the section on a regular basis Sub. Lt.'s Piers Baker and Andrew Pickup. They have both in the past rendered invaluable aid in a variety of ways. A.G.P.'s responsibility will be to organise the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme within the whole of the C.C.F. I hope this will prove a great success. To them both and to 2nd Lt. Andrew Gilson, who joins the Army Section, we extend a warm welcome and trust that they will enjoy their time with us.
The R.A.F. Section has fallen in numbers to 22 but include their two R.A.F. scholars Guy Rossler and James Hunter. Both have now won their pilot's wings. It was my great pleasure to pin them on. Well done both. Perhaps the advent of Sgt. B. Tostevin, our new S.S.I., will cause an upsurge of enthusiasm for the section in the future.
The R.A.F. Section has fallen in numbers to 22 but include their two R.A.F. scholars Guy Rossler and James Hunter. Both have now won their pilot's wings. It was my great pleasure to pin them on. Well done both. Perhaps the advent of Sgt. B. Tostevin, our new S.S.I., will cause an upsurge of enthusiasm for the section in the future.
At least now the cadets get airborne at reasonable intervals, in fact 92 cadets were borne aloft by two Wasp helicopters of 829 Squadron Fleet Air Arm in June last. Lt.-Cdr.'s Mike Mullane and Nick Smith were the pilots; James Hunter took the controls on one of the flights and on another the C.O. disturbed the House cricketers as well as the seagulls during a photographic session at 500 ft. above College.
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