About Anthony Roncoroni
Lived 1909 – 1953 (aged 44). Anthony Roncoroni was a rugby union player and military personnel.
Major Anthony Dominic Sebastian Roncoroni (16 March 1909 – 20 July 1953) was a British Army officer and England international rugby union player of the 1930s.
Roncoroni, one of four brothers, was born in London and educated at Rossall School in Lancashire.
A forward, Roncoroni played for West Herts, Richmond, East Midlands and was capped three times for England in the 1933 Home Nations Championship. His rugby career was ended by the war.
Roncoroni served as a Royal Artillery with the 7th Medium Regiment during World War II. He was held as a German prisoner of war at a camp in Italy, from which he successfully escaped, trekking over 400 miles to the safety of the British lines. In 1945, Roncoroni was awarded a Military Cross for his wartime leadership and service.
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Who was Anthony Roncoroni?
rugby player
When was Anthony Roncoroni born?
Anthony Roncoroni was born on 16 March 1909.
When did Anthony Roncoroni die?
Anthony Roncoroni died on 20 July 1953.
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Anthony Roncoroni was a rugby union player and military personnel.
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