The SHHG would like to thank George Pate for his work in researching and documenting these biographies of the brave men who served their country in World War One and World War Two. Their stories are an important part of Scottish Hockey history.

George is a graduate of the Royal Dick Veterinary College and a practising veterinary surgeon.

He has played hockey since school, playing with various senior clubs. George's first club was East of Scotland College of Agriculture, then as work took him around the country playing at Ayr HC, then Bolton HC. Following a move to Milngavie in 1991 he joined Western HC. During his time at Western he carried out various roles, culminating in being Club President in the Centenary year 1998. In later years he was fortunate to be involved with Masters Hockey, playing for Scotland at over 40s and 45s.

Outside of work and hockey, George is a keen amateur historian with particular interest in local history and the history of The Great War.