About Bill Nolan
Lived 1888 – 1916 (aged 27). Bill Nolan was an australian rules football player.
William Nolan (4 September 1888 – 23 July 1916) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League. He died of wound sustained in France while serving with the First AIF in World War I.
Family The son of John Patrick Nolan (1839–1920), and Elizabeth Mary Nolan (1855–1929), née Cullen, William Nolan was born in the northern Victorian town of Corop on 4 September 1888.
Football His 30-game career with Richmond, as a ruckman, ended with his enlistment in the First AIF.
Death He died of wound sustained in action at Fleurbaix, France on 23 July 1916.
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Who was Bill Nolan?
Australian rules footballer, born 1888
When was Bill Nolan born?
Bill Nolan was born on 4 September 1888 in Corop.
When did Bill Nolan die?
Bill Nolan died on 23 July 1916 in Fleurbaix.
What was Bill Nolan's occupation?
Bill Nolan was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Nolan (footballer, born 1888)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Nolan. https://biography.guide/bill-nolan-australian-rules-football-player-1888/
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