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.
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"'
Fireman & Trimmer Benjamin Thomson - The Fireman Footballer
Captain John Wilfred Hugh Trenchard, 122nd Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery
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