Frank Bloom, coxswain of Walton & Frinton lifeboat from 1964 to 1983. Having joined the crew in 1945 he served as bowman from 1947 to 1951 and as second coxswain from 1952 until his appointment as coxswain. He was awarded a Silver medal in 1975, a Bronze medal in 1966 and the Thanks of the Institution on Vellum in 1966 and 1973..