Interview with Captain Bill Canning DSO MBE (Sedgwick, 1944-48)

As part of our series interviewing inspirational Sedberghians, The OS Club was honoured to speak to Captain Bill Canning DSO MBE, who was at Sedgwick House from 1944 to 1948 after which he joined the Navy. Captain Canning commanded HMS Broadsword during the Falklands War, which was paired with HMS Coventry and, following an aerial attack, helped to rescue 170 of her crew despite his ship being hit by a bomb which did not explode. Hear his fascinating inside story, his reflections on the value of a Sedbergh education and his tips for success in a Naval career.