About Aubrey Dowson
Lived 1874 – 1940 (aged 65). Aubrey Dowson was a military personnel and rugby union player.
Aubrey Osler Dowson (10 November 1874 – 5 October 1940) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Stockport, Dowson was educated at Rugby School and New College, Oxford. He gained a rugby blue in 1896 and was a varsity athlete, specialising in the throwing events. A forward, Dowson also played rugby with Birmingham club Moseley and in 1899 was capped for England against Scotland at Blackheath.
Dowson served in France with the 12th Rifle Brigade during World War I and was decorated with the Military Cross.
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Aubrey Dowson was born on 10 November 1874.
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Aubrey Dowson died on 5 October 1940.
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Aubrey Dowson was a military personnel and rugby union player.
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