Full name Norman Arthur Wood Place of birth Tooting, England Years Team | Date of birth 1889 Place of death Somme, France Died 1916, Somme, France | |
Date of death 28 July 1916 (aged 26–27) | ||
Norman Wood (1889 – 28 July 1916) was an English professional football inside left who played in the Football League for Stockport County. His play was described as "unselfish, for with a crafty left foot he made openings and opportunities for colleagues".
Personal life
In February 1915, six months into the First World War, Wood enlisted in the 17th (Service) Battalion of the Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). He rose to the rank of sergeant and died at Delville Wood on 28 July 1916. His name is inscribed on the Thiepval Memorial.
References
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