A Sunderland Sportsman

A Sunderland Sportsman

He was a member of Sunderland Cricket and (Rugby) Football Club and his wartime biography appears in the online book by Keith Gregson ‘CAN YOU DO NOTHING TO MEND MY BROKEN HEART?’ -THE ASHBROOKE BOYS - A SPORTS CLUB AT WAR (1914 -18) https://shoptly.com/i/w4r/ at a cost of £10. From this sum £5 will go to the John Drummond Trust for fighting bowel cancer. (John was a young 1st XV player who died recently from the disease). The remaining £5 goes towards the restoration of the club’s historic stand freshly nominated as ‘The Last Stand’ and dedicated to all club members who have taken part in past military conflicts.

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    Died 1915

    British Army 7/2263 Private

    British Army Second Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry 7th Battalion

    British Army Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry 7th Battalion