Columbia University was founded as King’s College in 1754. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York and the fifth oldest in the United States. Columbia’s students and graduates have participated in every major military conflict in which this nation has been involved and, sadly, some of them number among the fallen. Columbia honors the sacrifice of its sons and daughters in all past, present, and future conflicts with a plaque that hangs in the lobby of Butler Library. The Columbia University Roll of Honor recognizes them as individuals and acknowledges their service to this country.

View the alumni roster listed by war or by last name.

Some alumni may be listed with only partial information, which may include Columbia school, class year or dates of attendance, and a date of death. Others include detailed information, including details of their service, photographs in military dress, from their time at Columbia, or of their graves. Family, friends and others have also submitted tributes, in which they share a personal remembrance and some also include additional photographs.