Obituary

From “Over the Bar 1994”.

Date deceased is approximate.

Valedictory

The inimitable Sam Larkin died in November, having been in decline over the past few years. One of the depleted band of pre-war members, Sam joined the Cub in 1932 and became a legend in his lifetime; one of the characters of the rugby world.

Gaining his 1st XV cap in 1947, he was appointed a Vice President in 1949, eventually becoming President from 1963-66.

He was for several years our Middlesex representative, supporting our interests in the County organisation.

A leader of men, on and off the field, Sam became a Company Commander in the Lincolnshire Regiment during the war and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery in action fighting in Germany.

Willie Williams & Gordon Griffiths