Douglas Haxton Sconce

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Douglas Haxton Sconce was a former pupil of The King's School Chester who died on March 16 1933 attempting to rescue rowers from King's School Chester who were drowning in the River Thames. He rescued all 4 rowers, however he himself died, it is reported, due to the long overcoat he wore that day. There is a memorial to him on the 2nd floor of the King's School Building, it reads "Do not forget the self-sacrifice made by DOUGLAS HAXTON SCONCE, who gave his life on 16 March 1933"

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The King's School Chester memorial

[http://www.chester.gov.uk/PDF/Chhnewsspring03.pdf - Spring 2003 Newsletter of the Chester Community History & Heritage ]

The King's School Chester Magazine April 1933

(Coroner's Report & Obitutary)

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