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LANGLEY. Aubrey Samuel. 1179.
Born Pietermaritzburg 1871. Living in Witshire, England in 1881. Attested 13/5/1903, 3HQ. Age 31. Height 6’ 0’’, chest 38’’. School master, Maritzburg College. Promoted Sergeant 2/11/1903, SSM 1/3/190 and Lieutenant 24/3/1904. Served 1906 Rebellion 9/2/1906-31/3/1906, 18/4/1906-2/8/1906, 1/12/1907-24/12/1907. Awarded Medal with clasp. Promoted Hon Captain and appointed Adjutant 1/12/1907. Promoted Captain 4/2/1910. Off strength 30/6/1914. On staff at Maritzburg College 1897 – 1910, having previously taught at Durban High School. Became the fourth Headmaster of Durban High School in 1910 and remained in the position until 1931. Nicknamed “Madevu”. Promoted rugby so successfully that DHS beat Maritzburg College in 1911. Died 1939

Thanks Rory,
He is on the list of names which I gave to CS a few months ago.
So hopefully I will get an updated record shortly
RobM

Rob,

A very interesting set of posts connected to A S Langley. The location of more medals to former students is a fascinating theme to pursue.

Hi Rob,

Thank you for the wonderful photograph; I have never seen it before. I started researching 'Madevu' Langley in 2011 and subsequently wrote a masters dissertation and journal article on his life and educational philosophy.

I will send you copies if you are interested.

He is a bloody interesting and complex character and I envy you tremendously for having his medal. I don't suppose you have one of his landscape paintings do you??

Hi Dy1208

It is always good to be able to expand the story of a medal recipient.

I have sent you a Private Message.

Thank you for making contact.

RobM