WALTER PRICE (1886-1964)

Walter was born in Chapel Lane, Blean in 1886 and was educated in the village school till 11 when he started work on a farm from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  In 1900 he came to K.C. where he was paid 2/- (10p) with food per week.  He joined the Buffs but was attached to the 8^th Leicesters during the First World War.  He was awarded the M.M. “for bravery on the field”, later fighting in the battles of the Marne and Aisne in 1918.

It was this memorable character that returned to K.C. in 1918 to be joined by Jack Wallis.  This pair “were an economy and an organisation in themselves” before the school had a Bursar.  They organised their daily activities and meticulously carried them out, showing “a versatility ready to tackle any job from locksmithery to preparing a wicket”.  Walter ran the gas engine that pumped the water and worked the dynamo.  He rang the 7.15 rising bell till his last day at school in 1955.  A keen and astute cricketer he was one-time captain of Harbledown C.C.  He was elected an honorary member of the Old Canterburian Club.  He died on August 8^th 1964.