About Charles Bolton
Lived 1876 – 1954 (aged 78). Charles Bolton was an australian rules football player and carpenter.
Charles Theophilus Bolton (1 July 1876 – 15 September 1954) was an Australian rules footballer who played a single game with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Military service
Eight years after his brief senior football career, Bolton served in World War I. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 12 August 1914, giving his occupation as a carpenter and lying about his age. He spent six months in New Guinea before enlisting in the Army with the 7th Light Horse in June 1915. He fought at Gallipoli before being discharged with heart problems in August 1916.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Bolton?
Australian rules footballer (1876-1954)
When was Charles Bolton born?
Charles Bolton was born on 1 July 1876 in Serpentine.
When did Charles Bolton die?
Charles Bolton died on 15 September 1954 in Brighton.
What was Charles Bolton's occupation?
Charles Bolton was an australian rules football player and carpenter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Bolton (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Bolton. https://biography.guide/charles-bolton-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Charles Bolton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-bolton-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Charles Bolton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-bolton-australian-rules-football-player/.
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