Born 12th November 1890. - known as Jack. Student of St John's College, York - teacher training 1910-12 where he was rugby captain and also gained cricket and swimming colours. Teacher at Lime Street School, Hull. Professional Rugby League player for Hull FC scoring record 52 tries in 1913-14 season. Selected for tour to Australia in 1914 but tour cancelled due to the war. Memorials in his honour can b found at KC Stadium, Hull and entrance to Sport Hall at Lord Mayor's Walk, York St John University. Jack's son was ****ed at Dunkirk in World War Two. Posthumously warded Victoria Cross when losing his life at Oppy Wood when he singled handed destroyed a machine gun position. Only three months earlier he had been awarded a Military Cross for bravery in the field.

Patrick Neal