Merchant Taylors’ School in Northwood has welcomed pupils back for a busy start to 2026, following the return of the Victoria Cross (VC) of former student George Drewry from the Imperial War Museum after 30 years.
The medal’s homecoming, held in November 2025, marked a significant moment for the school’s archive and its ongoing commitment to remembrance education.
After attending the school from 1907 to 1909, he earned the VC as a midshipman on HMS Hussar for his actions under fire at Cape Helles, as he rose rapidly through the ranks before being killed in an accident in Scapa Flow in 1918.
One of a small number of living VC holders, WO2 Johnson Beharry COG joined in the celebratory return as a Merchant Taylors’ parent. Honoured with the responsibility of carrying the Drewry VC out of the ceremony, the meaningful gesture showed generational impact.
The return of the VC marks a significant moment for students and staff, and Headmaster Simon Everson wants all to continue remembering the legacy into the new year and in the future.
He commented: “Welcoming George Drewry’s VC back to the school is both a privilege and a profound moment of reflection for our community. His courage and sense of duty speak directly to the values we seek to instil in our boys today.”
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