Waverley School War Memorial (1920)

Two options were discussed by the Waverley School Committee as regards a memorial to honour the local men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War I. A belfry with the names of the men on a plaque was one suggestion, however it was decided in May 1919 that a drinking fountain at the school was the most appropriate choice. A War Memorial Committee was chosen, and fundraising commenced. The memorial was unveiled on 20 October 1920 by Miss Southcombe, the daughter of the chairman of the Waverley School Committee. 

Each side had a water supply, overflow 'cup' and a semi-circular step on the base to allow children to reach the supply. The water and cups have been removed and the hole filled with similar marble.

Lest We Forget

To the memory of

Ex-pupils of

WaverleyPublic School

Who gave their lives

In the Great War of 1914-18

Killed in Action

Major J.M. Elmslie            Pte S.K. O’Connell

Sgt W.L.Strachan DCM       “    E Elmslie

  “   D Howie                        “    C Howie

Cpl   W. M. O’Connell         “    P Vincent

Gnr    C Follett RM              “   M. Brett

Pte      H Southcombe           “   F Watt

 “        C (G?) Cleary            “   W Dyke

 “        H Kreger

Died of Wounds

Lieut D.B. McDonald         Sgt C.T. McDonald

Albert Manger                         Garnett Milne

World War II  1939 – 45

Alan Bradmore

John Dickie

Keith Masters

James Purves

Philip Rayner

Frederick Tritt

Winch Wybourne

Leo Wytkin