I think I did know about his going to Zambia but it is interesting that you were able to meet him there. In the late 40's I believe he worked in Palestine. It's strange that in the 50's homosexuality was not spoken about apart from vague references to Lord Montague. Tom Crossley was obviously a bit light on his feet but he was a perfect gentleman and nothing was ever said even in jest. By the way, only last week ,I printed out the words of the school hymn for an old boy who was there in the war. You will know that TAC wrote it along with Percy Penrose.
I don't remember being taught RI by RMS, but he did take our 4th year Latin set 'Just to keep myself sane' as he said.
In one year Bill Lewthwaite, gym master and pro Rugby League player, taught RI. His lessons consisted of explaining the OT miracles scientifically from a text book he had. He also taught German,but not very well, On a school trip to Mainz ,along with his senior,Bill Crompton, I was given six of the best ( shared between them) for writing rude words in the youth hostel visitors book. Am I the only pupil to have been flogged on a ,paid for, school holiday ?
I still have the 1956 school photo which you must be on somewhere.