History
John Murray CULBERTSON
John Murray Culbertson (JMC) was born 13 June 1922. He attended St Edward's School from January 1936 to June 1941.
Most of the following are extracts from the archives of records of the school magazine, The Chronicle, at St Edward's School, Oxford.
On leaving St Edward's School JMC joined the Royal Navy and trained as a pilot in the Fleet Air Arm. I am in possession of his flying log books from 15th October 1941 through to 12th July 1960. I have converted them into tables which can be accessed HERE
JMC's first son (me) was born in December 1951, and very shortly afterwards he left the UK for Korea, where he flew Fairey Fireflies off HMS Glory in the Korean War. He was 2nd in command of 812 Squadron. In 2017 I visited the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, Somerset, England and took the attached photographs there including photos of my father I had never seen before when he was in Korea. These can be accessed HERE
1936
Extract from June 1936 Chronicle.
Salvete (Welcome in Latin) JMC starts at SES
1938
Extract from July 1938 Chronicle.
JMC in the newly innovated Colts VIII rowing crew
Extract from December 1938 Chronicle.
JMC awarded 2nd XV Rugby Colours
Extract from December 1938 Chronicle.
JMC in match School vs Martyrs
1939
Extract from February 1939 Chronicle.
JMC playing as hooker in 1st XV vs. Campbell College
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from February 1936 Chronicle.
JMC in 1st XV vs. Brasenose College
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from February 1939 Chronicle.
2nd XV Rugby report, including JMC
Extract from February 1939 Chronicle.
JMC playing as hooker in 1st XV vs. St Edmund Hall
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from February 1939 Chronicle.
JMC in 1st XV vs. Trinity College
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from February 1939 Chronicle.
1st XV Rugby Report. JMC an occasional player
Geoff Palau (my godfather) full player.
Extract from October 1939 Chronicle.
JMC listed as Prefect
Extract from October 1939 Chronicle.
JMC in 1st XV vs R J Northcote-Green's XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from October 1939 Chronicle.
JMC in 1st XV vs. St Thomas Exiles
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from October 1939 Chronicle.
JMC in Field House IV - Head of the River
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
28 October 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Greyhounds XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
4 November 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Radley CollegeXV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
11 November 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Marlborough College XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
21 November 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Trinity College XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
25 November 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Wellington College XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
2 December 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Eastbourne CollegeXV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
9 December 1939 JMC in 1st XV vs Radley College XV
Geoff Palau (my godfather) also playing.
Extract from December 1939 Chronicle.
JMC awarded 1st XV colours
1st XV Rugby team shield
1st XV Rugby - 1939
1939 1st XV Rugby team
Hover over faces to see names
1940
Extract from February 1940 Chronicle.
JMC listed as a Prefect
Extract from February 1940 Chronicle.
JMC passed School Certificate Examination with four credits
Extract from February 1940 Chronicle.
16 December 1939 JMC in 1st XV rugby vs RASC Burford
Extract from February 1940 Chronicle.
Report on 1st XV Rugby team
Extract from March 1940 Chronicle.
Rugby Senior House Matches
JMC playing for Field House lost against Apsley in final
JMC playing against GB Palau
Extract from June 1940 Chronicle.
JMC shown as a Prefect, GB Palau as a School Prefect
Extract from June 1940 Chronicle.
JMC promoted to Corporal
GB Palau promoted from CSM to Under-Officer
Extract from June 1940 Chronicle.
Rowing - Trial Eights
JMC in 'B' crew
Extract from June 1940 Chronicle.
Gaudy - Massed PT
PT DISPLAY IN THE QUAD
PT team - JMC centre front
Outside the School Shop - hover over face to see name
Extract from July 1940 Chronicle.
JMC rowing at 5 in the 2nd VIII
Extract from October 1940 Chronicle.
Lumber Camp at Dulverton, Somerset
Extract from October 1940 Chronicle.
JMC listed as a School Prefect