School honours heroic headmaster

The heroic deeds of a former headmaster of Hipperholme Grammar School are being celebrated at an event in his honour.

Almost 100 years ago Captain Maynard Percy Andrews relinquished his post at the school to serve his country in the First World War. He was killed in action in Flanders in 1915 whilst heroically attempting to save his wounded men from enemy fire.

Current Hipperholme Grammar School Headteacher Jack Williams said: "As we approach the 100 year anniversary of the beginning of the First World War we have been working with local genealogy experts to research Captain Andrews' life and trace his family. Captain Andrews' entire life story is full of inspiration.

"The rediscovery of his many accomplishments is the beginning of a project to contact former pupils and gather their stories regarding their achievements after they left the School. While Captain Andrews' story is remarkable we know there will be many more wonderful examples of feats and triumphs by our alumni which we are keen to hear about."

A letter sent to Captain Andrews' widow Charlotte Jane Andrews following his death praised his gallantry and his skills as an officer.