The Dukies

The Dukies: The familiar name for the boys (soldiers' orphans) of the Duke of York's Royal Military School established in 1801 in Chelsea, and removed in 1909 to Dover. During the War 2,427 "Dukies" were killed, 215 obtained commissions and 185 won decorations, including the Victoria Cross. "Sons of the Brave" over the White Rose of York is the badge of the school, and the chorus of the school song runs:
 * Be it peace or be it war; As your fathers did before, For the honour of your name Take the torch and fan the flame, Play the game, play the game, Play up DUKIES.