This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who served in, and survived, The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread. Gareth Boswell, John Douglas played for Scotland Internationals: 15: 1889 W+ I+ ; 1890 W+ (1t 1c) I+ (1d) E- ; 1891 W+ (1t) I+ (3c) E+ ; 1892 W+ (1t 1c) I+ E- ; 1893 I= E+ (1d) ; 1894 I- E+ (2t) John Boswell was born on 16 February 1867 Played as a Forward for: Rugby School, Loretto School, Oxford University (Blue 1885-1887), West of Scotland Profession: Writer to The Signet War service: Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Scots Fusiliers, Serbian Order of the White Eagle (4th class) (with swords), Gazetted 15 February 1917. Remarks: President of the Scottish Rugby Union 1898-1899. Territorial Decoration He died on 5 January 1948
Gareth, Oxford XV 1886, Boswell is rear row far right. Also his entry from Oxford University Roll of Service, Brasenose College. Andy
