In the spirit of remembrance, we acknowledge the brave men of Tudor House who served in times of war. Many went on from their early years in the Southern Highlands to answer a greater call to serve their nation in a time of uncertainty and conflict.
This edition commemorates those with surnames beginning with A, particularly those who served in the First World War. Their courage and legacy remain a foundational part of our School’s story.
Allen, Arthur Denis Wigram
A W D Allen, known as Denis, was born 19 August 1894. He attended Tudor House in 1905 before completing his schooling at Summer Fields in Oxford and St Peter’s College, Berkshire. Denis joined the Royal Naval Air Service in June 1916, serving in France and was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross that year. Transferring to the Royal Air Force as an ‘aeroplane and seaplane officer’, Denis was promoted to Captain in April 1918.
Anderson-Stuart, Archibald Primrose
Born 16 September 1895 to Sir Thomas Stuart and Dorothy Primrose, Archibald attended Tudor House in 1905. Mobilised for duty at the outbreak of War as an officer 25th Infantry, A.M.F. (Old Scottish Rifles), served with A.I.F. Camps. Transferring to A.A.S.C. he embarked 15 May 1915 on RMS Mooltan from Sydney, as Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant, 3rd Australian General Hospital.
After travelling to Lemnos via England, he became unwell from overwork and was admitted to Wandsworth Hospital. He eventually returned to Australia in June 1916. He later died in Kent, England, on 16 February 1930.
Aronson, Malcolm Phillip
Born in Sydney to Frederik and Zara Aronson, Malcolm attended Tudor House in 1904. He enlisted on 17 August 1915 and embarked from Sydney on the HMAT Shropshire on 20 August 1915 serving as an AMC Motor Transport Driver. His regimental number is 5479. He was also listed on the embarkation roll in 2nd Australian General Hospital: AIF. He was awarded a 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and a Victory Medal.