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Photo of GEORGE PERCIVAL ST. JOHN BELFORD – Bishop's University Mitre 1919 During the heavy fighting of the summer of 1918 there died on the field of honour still another undergraduate of the University, Lieut. George P. Belford, son of the Rev. J. F. Belford, Rector of Richmond. George, with his brother Frank (another of our students) enlisted as privates in the 87th Canadian Grenadiers, but speedily attained non-commissioned rank and later both secured commissions. The subject of our notice fought in many severe engagements and for a time seemed to bear a charmed life. Now he has “Gone West” with tens of thousands of other gallant fellows. He was a College contemporary of such men as Lobban, Robertson, A. P. Williams, Porter, and Wilkinson, all of whom have made the supreme sacrifice Like most of those mentioned above, he was a keen athlete, and held an honoured place upon the Senior Football Team. When in residence, his lovable and kindly disposition made him a general favourite.—R.I.P.

Circumstances of Death Registers – Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: Bea to Belisle. Mircoform Sequence 7; Volume Number 31829_B016717. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 151. Page 699 of 724.