At Lampson Street School, along Lampson Street and Old Esquimalt Road, are trees that were planted in memorial to all First World War soldiers. The original trees planted in 1917 have since required replacement, and an inscribed plaque draws attention to the elm trees. The tree plantings were part of a cross-Canada initiative during the war to honour soldiers. Originally, the four elm trees were planted for four soldiers from Lampson Street School:
John Wilton Douglas Dowler
Killed in action April 11, 1917, aged 25 years.
After attending Lampson, he attended McGill University and was an advocate for the School Cadet Program.
Arthur James Guest
Killed in action June 13, 1916, aged 21 years.
At enlistment he was a brakeman with the E & N Railroad.
Charles Mawer Hardie
Killed in action October 13, 1916, aged 21 years.
At enlistment he was a student at McGill University.
Herbert James Nankivell
Killed in action October 8, 1916, aged 18 years.
At enlistment he was a plumber with Cookson Plumbing Limited, Victoria.
