About Albert Potter
Lived 1897 – 1942 (aged 44). Albert Potter was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life
Potter served as a private in the Devonshire Regiment during the First World War and saw action on the Western Front (where he was wounded) and in the Siege of Kut in Mesopotamia. He served as an Air Raid Warden during the Second World War and was killed during the Exeter Blitz in May 1942. Potter was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Whipton, Exeter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albert Potter?
English footballer (1897-1942)
When was Albert Potter born?
Albert Potter was born on 23 September 1897 in Exeter.
When did Albert Potter die?
Albert Potter died on 4 May 1942 in Exeter.
What was Albert Potter's occupation?
Albert Potter was a military personnel and association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Potter. https://biography.guide/albert-potter/
MLA: "Albert Potter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-potter/.
Chicago: "Albert Potter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-potter/.
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