About Billy Bryan
Lived 1912 – 1944 (aged 31). Billy Bryan was an association football player.
William J. Bryan (6 September 1912 – 2 August 1944) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Walsall, Southend United, Swindon Town, and Wrexham.
Personal life Bryan served as a private in the Dorsetshire Regiment during the Second World War and was killed while serving with the 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, part of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, during the Battle of Normandy on 2 August 1944. He is buried at Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery. Third Division South 12 0 5 0 17 0 1938–39 Third Division South 12 0 0 0 12 0
24 0 5 0 29 0 Wrexham 1939–40 Third Division North 3 0 0 0 3 0
43 0 5 0 48 0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Bryan?
English footballer (1912-1944)
When was Billy Bryan born?
Billy Bryan was born on 6 September 1912 in Bentley.
When did Billy Bryan die?
Billy Bryan died on 2 August 1944 in Normandy.
What was Billy Bryan's occupation?
Billy Bryan was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Bryan (footballer)
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