Remembering David Brough

David followed his elder brother A M Brough (4.42-47) to Malvern. He was a keen sportsman, representing the College with some distinction in both football and cricket; he also went on to play regularly for the Old Malvernians. He enjoyed success in the Arthur Dunn Cup as a member of the victorious team in 1956 against Old Wykehamists (3-2) and as captain in 1957 against Old Reptonians (3-1), scoring the opening goal.

After leaving the College David undertook his national service, enjoying a tour in Malaya, with the 13th and 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) as a subaltern 2nd Lieutenant, leading a squadron of regular soldiers in defending food transportation from attacks by communist insurgents.

On returning to the UK in 1952 David took up his place at Christ’s College Cambridge to read Agriculture. Upon graduation in 1955 he joined Fisons, an agrichemical company, moving to their experimental farm, North Wyke in Devon in the late 50s. David spent the rest of his life in Devon, meeting and marrying Anne and bringing up his two sons Richard (4.77–82) and Thomas (4.80-85).

David continued to play many sports representing Okehampton cricket and rugby clubs with distinction and was a member of Okehampton Golf Club for 67 years. David’s passion for golf was probably unrivalled and he played well into his 90th year. David also served as a Justice of the Peace for 30 years, becoming Chairman of the Bench.

David’s was a life well lived and one that he enjoyed to the full. David made lifelong friends at school, university and in his local community. He is sadly missed by his family and friends.

David died on 24th December, aged 92.