SPKIA

WW1 soccer soldier deaths: a random list

Adelaide
Private A. L. GINN, of the 27th Battalion, brother of Mr. S. H. Ginn, of Messrs. Thompson and Harvey, glass merchants, Flinders-street, was killed in action in France on August 29. He was only 24 years of age and was a prominent athlete. He was a member of the Sir James Fergusson, Hawthorn, and Adelaide Cricket Clubs; South Adelaide Football Club, and a champion 'Soccer' player. Whilst in France he won a medal for a relay race and a medal for best batting and bowling. He was employed by Messrs. Thompson & Harvey, where he was highly eseemed by a large circle of friends.


Brisbane
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Homer, of Indooroopilly, will regret to learn that they have received a cable message from one of their sons at the Front stating that his brother Harry had died suddenly of illness at the Dardanelles. The deceased was well known in sporting circles, having been a keen "Soccer" Football player, and at the time of leaving for the Front was captain of the Indooroopilly C.E. Cricket Club.


Geraldton
A telegram was received by Dean Drayne yesterday conveying the
news that Private J. A. Allen had been killed at the Dardanelles. Pri-
vate Allen, with his brother, Sergt. Vince Allen, volunteered with the
first contingent from Geraldton. Deceased, who was about 21 or 22 years of age was engaged on the jetty. He was very popular and was a member of the Thistle Soccer Footbull Club. His parents, Mr and
Mrs W. A. Allen, formerly lived in Francis Street, but returned to
England last year, arriving there just before the war broke out.


Wollongong
On Wednesday evening last Mr, P. McMahon, of Balgownie, received the sad information that .his son Fred, had made the supremo sacrifice for his Country in France on June 7th. This
young hero had spent the major portion of his life in this district, but
latterly he had resided in Western Australia. He returned to this State
shortly after the war broke out, and immediately enlisted for active service. He was a popular soccer footballer,and by his kindly disposition had endeared himself to all with whom he had corns in contact. Two Othesr sons of- Mr. McMahon are at present serving, their King and Country. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives.


Melbourne
The death in action, in France, whilst serving with the Yorkshire Engineers, of H. Humphreys, formerly of the St. Kilda and Preston British Association (Soccer) clubs, has been reported.


Launceston
It has been officially reported to Mrs Waters, of 32 Canning-street, that Corporal R. (Gordon) Powell,: of the 26th Battalion has been missing since August 5. Corporal Powell was- a Well-known
Central harrier, and member of the Elphin Soccer Club.