A total of 182 Geelong players have served time in times of conflict, from the Boer War through to Vietnam.  

Of them, 110 served overseas, 13 were killed in action and six received bravery awards.

The following Geelong players made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Joseph 'Alan' Cordner: April 25, 1915, Gallipoli
Edward McLean: May 1915, Gallipoli
Joe Crowl: June 1915, Gallipoli
James Aitken: August 1915, Gallipoli
Bill Landy: July 1916, France
Arthur McKenzie: July 1916, France
Joe Slater: May 1917, France
Les James: October 1917, Belgium
John Bell: December 1917, Western Front
Ralph Lancaster: August 1942, New Guinea
Jim Knight: October 1943, Milne Bay
Clyde Hellmer: April 1945, New Guinea
Jack Lynch: September 1944, Charters Towers
 
Lest we forget.