Pre-war sportsman/woman
The lives of many promising sportsmen and women were ended prematurely. From cricketers to football players, rugby stars and chess masters, those who lost their lives in the world wars are commemorated in perpetuity by the CWGC. Tell us their stories.
Lance Corporal John Guthrie MacPherson 310021, 7th Battalion., Gordon Highlanders
Sergeant Frederick John Griffiths – Footballers of the First World War
Private John Jarvie – Footballers of the First World War
Lieutenant Alexander Glen – Footballers of the First World War
Private James “Jimmy” Chalmers – Footballers of the First World War
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