COXSWAIN FRANK A. BLOOM, of the Walton and Frinton life-boat Edian Courtauld. He was appointed bowman in January, 1947, second coxswain in January, 1952, and coxswain in September, 1964. His most recent award was a bronze medal for his part in rescuing 11 men from the steamship Ypapanti when she ran aground on Long Sand Head on 17th November, 1966..