About Billy Brewer
Lived 1893 – 1914 (aged 21). Billy Brewer was an association football player and military personnel.
Personal life Prior to the First World War, Brewer worked as a woollen cloth weaver and served in the Territorial Force for three years. On 1 September 1914, a week after the outbreak of the First World War, he re-enlisted in the Wiltshire Regiment in Devizes as a private. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Brewer?
English footballer (1893-1914)
When was Billy Brewer born?
Billy Brewer was born on 19 May 1893 in Chippenham.
When did Billy Brewer die?
Billy Brewer died on 13 November 1914 in Hooge (Ypres).
What was Billy Brewer's occupation?
Billy Brewer was an association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Brewer (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Brewer. https://biography.guide/billy-brewer-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Brewer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-brewer-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Brewer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-brewer-association-football-player/.
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