

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.


Ordinary Seaman Donald Constance - Lost at Sea
By Tina Kelly
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Fred Fisher VC
First World War
Army
Canadian
Victoria Cross holder
Pre-war sportsman/woman
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Serjeant Sydney Millard 2735, 1st/5th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
By Teresa and Martin Davies
United Kingdom

Captain Anketell Moutray Read VC
First World War
Army
United Kingdom
Victoria Cross holder
Pre-war sportsman/woman
DUD CORNER CEMETERY, LOOS

Subadar Kure Ram - A soldier who fulfilled his duty even after death
By ATUL SINGH SEHRAWAT
India
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