An Old Cheltonian (O.C.) is a former pupil of

Cheltenham College ("Work Conquers All") , established = , closed = , type = Public school Independent School Day and Boarding School , religion = Church of England , president = , head_label = Head , head = Nicola Hugget ...

, a public school in Cheltenham,

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. The organisation based at the College which coordinates O.C. activity is called the Cheltonian Society. The Cheltonian Society is an all-inclusive organisation for everyone who has an association with College or The Prep.

Service

Fourteen Old Cheltonians have won the

Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously ...

. One has won the George Cross. Many have served with distinction and at high ranks in the armed forces, government and various walks of public life. (See the

page for details.)

References

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External links

The Cheltonian Society
- the official website of The Cheltonian Society. *