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.

Captain Alexander Findlater Todd

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman POPERINGHE OLD MILITARY CEMETERY

Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse VC and Bar, MC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Pre-war sportsman/woman BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY

Second Lieutenant Walter Daniel John Tull

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman ARRAS MEMORIAL

Serjeant Colin (Charlie) Blythe

First World War Army United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY

Serjeant David Gallaher

First World War Army New Zealand Pre-war sportsman/woman NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY

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