Lives of the First World War
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Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport Remembers
Royal British Legion Somme 100: Sport Remembers
The 100th anniversary of the battle provides an opportunity for sportsmen of all levels to commemorate the Service and sacrifice of fellow sportsmen who lost their lives in the battle, to reflect upon the human cost of conflict and to have hope for a more peaceful world. The Royal British Legion has uncovered some incredible stories of sportsmen who were at the Somme, from Olympic sprinters to England rugby players.
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Born 1887
Died 1918
British Army Lieutenant Royal Field Artillery
British Army Major Royal Field Artillery
More about Reginald George Pridmore -
Born 1894
Died 1916
Royal Navy Lieutenant / Captain Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy Lieutenant Royal Naval Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
More about Alfred Frederick Maynard -
Born 1894
Died 1915
British Army S/16102 Private Cameron Highlanders
More about James Hodge Speedie -
Born 1888
Died 1918
British Army F/55 Lance Serjeant Middlesex Regiment
British Army F/55 Corporal Middlesex Regiment
British Army Second Lieutenant Middlesex Regiment 5th Bn. attd. 23rd Bn. (formerly 17th Bn.)
More about Walter Daniel John Tull -
Born 1888
Died 1916
British Army F/909 Lance Corporal Middlesex Regiment 17th (Service) Battalion
British Army F/909 Private Middlesex Regiment 17th (Service) Battalion
More about Sidney Wheelhouse -
Born 1882
Died 1916
British Army L 7489 Warrant Officer Class 2 Royal Fusiliers
British Army L/7489 Company Serjeant Major Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) 8th Battalion
More about William Philo -
Born 1883
Died 1923
British Army 44817 A. Bombardier Royal Garrison Artillery 49 Siege Battery
British Army 44817 Bombardier Royal Garrison Artillery
British Army 44817 Bombardier Royal Garrison Artillery 270 Siege Battery
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More about Edwin Hassall -
Born 1891
Died 1972
British Army Captain Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached King's Royal Rifle Corps
British Army Lieutenant Colonel Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached King's Royal Rifle Corps
British Army Lieutenant Rifle Brigade 13 Battalion
More about Arnold Nugent Strode Jackson -
Born 1882
Died 1916
British Army Captain South Wales Borderers
More about Charles Meyrick Pritchard -
Born 1890
Died 1916
British Army F/32 Private Middlesex Regiment 17th (Service) Battalion
More about William Jonas -
Born 1885
Died 1916
British Army 19009 Private Royal Scots 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Edinburgh)
More about Ernest Edgar Ellis