William Wright was born in Ottawa, in 1898, and was one of Appleby’s original students. He played on the First Rugby (Football), Hockey and Cricket teams. Upon graduating from Appleby in 1916, he enlisted in the Fifth University Company, and on going overseas obtained a commission in the 35th Battalion. He was transferred to the 18th Battalion days before a high- explosive shell killed him as he was on a search mission. His body lies in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery, near Mont St. Eloi, France.
18th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Killed in action 13 May 1917, at 19 years of age.
John Maitland Young was born on June 29, 1917 and attended Appleby School from 1928 to 1934. While at Appleby he participated in Junior Soccer sixes, the 1934 Cricket League and Intermediate Hockey League. He was a Wing Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and was killed in action on Sept. 4, 1943.
Topher's Point on campus is named in honour of Christopher.