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.
Lieutenant Mervyn Bruce Grace, 6th Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment
Flight Lieutenant Alfred Fane Peers Fane - From the motor circuit to the sky
Flight Sergeant Mervyn Anthony Jones – Grand National Champion & PRU pilot
Captain Arthur Edward Collins – The brilliant batsman behind a 116-year old record
Serjeant Douglas G.L. Huddlestone, 4801143, 4th Bn Lincolns - 'The Search for "Danny Boy"'
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