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John George Will

1892 – 1917

Scottish rugby union player

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Lived 1892 – 1917 (aged 24). John George Will was a British rugby union player.

John George Will (22 September 1892 – 25 March 1917), nicknamed the "Flying Scot," was a Scottish rugby union player and a Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps killed in World War I.

Early life and rugby career Will was born in Merton, Surrey, the son of Scottish physician John Kennedy Will (from Cullen, Moray) and Ella Ryng Will (from St Helens, Lancashire). He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School (1905–1911). He then went to Downing College, Cambridge where he studied medicine as an exhibitioner and played for Cambridge University RFC. He had seven caps for in 1912–1914,

Commemoration On 25 March 2017 A commemoration ceremony was held in the Memorial Garden of Merchant Taylors' School. A 36-page booklet giving full biographical details was produced. Unique to the commemoration was that Will's nephew, Roger Hamer, was traced and was able to attend. He donated much memorabilia, including a fragment from Will's propeller, that is now stored at the school archives.

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Downing College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John George Will?

Scottish rugby union player

When was John George Will born?

John George Will was born on 22 September 1892 in Merton.

When did John George Will die?

John George Will died on 25 March 1917 in Arras.

What was John George Will's occupation?

John George Will was a rugby union player.

What nationality was John George Will?

John George Will was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John George Will

· Wikidata: Q6235168

· DBpedia: John George Will

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