James Gordon Osler (Class of 1933) was born on Sept. 27, 1915. He attended Appleby from 1924 to 1933. While at Appleby, he was the Head Prefect, Captain of the Cadet Corps, played on all First Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Gym teams, was a member of the Dramatic Club, and President of the Literary Society. He was killed in action on June 29, 1944, at 29 years of age. He was a Major, Royal Engineers (British Army).
Miss Mona Niblett joined the staff of Appleby College in 1925 as the school's resident nurse. She retired in 1952 and passed away in 1958. For many years, there was a tribal shield award named in her honour. Additionally, Hilda Chattaway donated a stained-glass window in memory of Mona and Miss Rose E. James.
Douglas Granville Mores was born on Nov. 21, 1917 and attended Appleby School from 1927 to 1928. While at Appleby he participated in cross-country running in 1928. He was a Flight Lieutenant of the Royal Canadian Air Force and was killed in action on Feb. 8, 1942 at age 25.