Archibald Cullen

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Early life and education

He was born on 24 September 1887 to William and Louisa (née Howard). He was baptized in the Parish of St Jude, Peckham, London on 20 November 1887.[2] His father was a Printer's Reader.[2] Cullen was educated at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys.[3][4]

Ordained ministry

Ordained in 1916,[5] his first post was a curacy in Coalbrookdale.[6] During World War I he was a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces (TCF).[7] He was interviewed for a commission in the army chaplaincy in May, 1916.[8] He had served in France with the 1st South African General Hospital.[9] When peace returned he was vicar of Umzinto in the Diocese of Natal,[10] he later became chaplain and lecturer of Wells Theological College and then Vice-Principal of Leeds Clergy School.[10] In 1926 he became warden of St Paul's Theological College, Grahamstown until his appointment to the episcopate[11] in 1931.

Later life

He died on 16 June 1968.[12] in South Africa.

References

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  8. Unusually, he was still a deacon but was 29 years old, had spent 4 years working for the YMCA, and could speak French and German. He was described by the Deputy Chaplain-General as 'not v. strong' and in the summer of 1918 was given leave because of headaches and sleeplessness (Index Card Museum of Army Chaplaincy / University of Birmingham Cadbury Research Centre. Bishop Gwynne's Army Book, p. 111)
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Anglican Church of Southern Africa titles
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1931–1959 Template:S-ttl/check
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