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During the conflicts of the Twentieth Century former pupils of the George Watson's Boys' College answered their country's call in their hundreds and many made the ultimate sacrifice.
In World War I 605 died, 19.5% of those who served in the armed forces.
In World War II 202 died, 11.2% of those who served in the armed forces.
In addition, one former pupil of George Watson's Ladies' College was killed in World War I and a pupil died in the Korean War. This Roll of Honour provides the facts and the faces behind the stark statistics. It also includes the six members of staff who died in World War I.
These biographies are not complete and there are also several photographs missing, together with a few records that cannot be traced. If you have any further information we would welcome it. Contact us at info@gwc.org.uk.
You can view the War Records by selecting one of the following links. Alternatively, you can search the Records using the form below, completing as much information as possible.
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| Key to Abbreviations |
| AEF |
Australian Expeditionary Force |
| AIF |
Australian Imperial Force |
| AMC |
Australian Medical Corps |
| A & S Highlanders |
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders |
| CEF |
Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| DLI |
Durham Light Infantry |
| HAC |
Honourable Artillery Company |
| HLI |
Highland Light Infantry |
| IA |
Indian Army |
| IWT |
Inland Water Transport |
| KAR |
King's African Rifles |
| KLR |
King's Liverpool Regiment |
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