Winchester College AT WAR

Welcome to Winchester College at War, the online resource that enables you to search the Winchester College Rolls of Honour and War Service Rolls. The site provides a brief biography for every member of the School community who perished in conflicts from the Crimean War onwards.

World War I

2488 members of the Winchester College community served in the armed forces during World War I and 514 died, serving predominantly in the army. Included on this website are biographies of those who died and also a copy of the War Service Roll which lists all those who served. Those who died are commemorated in War Cloister, the war memorial at Winchester College.

World War II

2455 members of the Winchester College community served in the armed forces during World War II and 285 gave their lives as a result of enemy action.  Included on this website are biographies of those who died and also a copy of the War Service Roll which lists all those who served. Those who died are commemorated in War Cloister, the war memorial at Winchester College.

Boer War

We estimate that 393 Wykehamists served in the Boer War – 35 died in service or were killed in action. These men are commemorated on South Africa Gate at Winchester College. Biographies of those who died can be found on this website along with brief details of all those we think served.

Crimean War

We estimate that 60 Wykehamists served in the Crimean War – 14 died in service or were killed in action. These men are commemorated on the Crimean War Memorial in the Chapel at Winchester College. Biographies of those who died can be found on this website along with brief details of all those we think served.

Other Conflicts

Wykehamists served in many other conflicts from the Indian Mutiny through to the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Biographies of those who died in service or were killed in action can be found on this website.

World War I Biographies

World War I Biographies
World War II Biographies

World War II Biographies
Boer War

Boer War
Crimean War

Crimean War
Other Conflicts

Other Conflicts
Died This Day

Died This Day
Locations of War Graves & Memorials

Locations of War Graves & Memorials
Timeline

Timeline
Service Rolls

Service Rolls