- Wellington College rugby team had a successful season in 1909, defeating several local teams. Several players from this team, including Jimmy Stainton, Harry Childs, and Alex McColl would later serve in World War I. - The class of 1909 from Wellington College suffered heavy losses in WWI, with 25 killed and 32 wounded. The average age was 24. - Alex McColl was mentioned in dispatches for his service and later killed in action at Armentieres in July 1916 while leading a raiding party, as described in a letter to his mother written the day before.