The Institution deeply regrets the loss of the following former coxswains of life-boats in recent months in addition to others whose deaths have already been recorded in the Life-boat: Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain Coxswain R. Campbell M. F. Hardy A. Wright H.Jones W. Arthur T. Davies W. J. Ward S. H. B. Page Coxswain T. Harrison Coxswain C. Brown Coxswain W. L. Allen Boulmer Eastbourne Fleetwood Hoylake Lerwick Llandudno Lynmouth Southendon- Sea Staithes Swanage Watchet Two of these coxswains were awarded medals for gallantry. Coxswain Herbert Jones of Hoylake, who died on 19th September, 1962, was appointed second coxswain in 1920 and became coxswain in 1929. He retired in 1946. During his period of service Hoylake life-boats were launched 34 times and saved 21 lives. On 6th February, 1943, Coxswain Jones and two other men put out in a dinghy in heavy seas and rescued two men, for which service Coxswain Jones was awarded the bronze medal for gallantry.

Coxswain Sidney Page of Southendon- Sea, who died on 20th October, 1962, first joined the Southend crew in 1911. After being bowman for nearly ayear he was appointed second coxswain at the beginning of 1934 and six months later became coxswain. He served as coxswain for over 21 years, and during his period of service Southend life- boats were launched 487 times and saved 431 lives. In 1938 Coxswain Page had the unusual distinction of twice being awarded the bronze medal in the same year. Two years later, on 6th December, 1940, the Southend life-boat put out eight times in a gale which lasted for two days and a night. After going to the help of four barges, during which she rescued the crews of two, the life- boat was seriously damaged, but under Coxswain Page's direction the crew succeeded in bringing back the boat with all the survivors. For this service Coxswain Page was awarded the silver medal for gallantry. On no fewer than four occasions, in 1940, 1942, 1947 and 1955, Coxswain Page was accorded the thanks of the Institution on vellum.

In addition to his service as a boat's officer, Coxswain Page worked actively to help raise money for the service. In this work he was assisted enthusiasti- cally by his wife, who was awarded the gold badge in 1956..