Second Lieutenant FREDERICK GEORGE WHEATCROFT
Regiment & Unit/Ship
East Surrey Regiment
5th Bn., attd. "B" Coy., 13th Bn.
Date of Death
Died 26 November 1917
Age 35 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Additional Info Son of James and Mary Wheatcroft; husband of Susan Jessie Wheatcroft, of 18, The Mall, Swindon, Wilts.
- Personal Inscription ONE WHO NEVER TURNED HIS BACK BUT MARCHED BREAST FORWARD
- Additional Citation note
A Schoolmaster, Frederick Wheatcroft was an Amateur International and Professional Footballer for amongst other clubs, Alfreton Town, Swindon Town and Reading. Native of Alfreton, Derbyshire.
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