About Colin Perry
Lived 1914 – 1942 (aged 27–28). Colin Perry was a British association football player.
Colin Perry (1916 – 28 November 1942) was an English professional footballer who played three games and scored two goals for Nottingham Forest in the 1939–40 season before competitive football was suspended due to the outbreak of the Second World War.
He also had been signed by Football League teams Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wrexham and Aston Villa throughout the 1930s, however made no appearances for all.
He died during the Second World War during the Siege of Tobruk when serving as a driver in the Royal Army Service Corps.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Perry?
association football player (1914-1942)
When was Colin Perry born?
Colin Perry was born in 1914 in Kiveton Park.
When did Colin Perry die?
Colin Perry died on 28 November 1942 in Libya.
What was Colin Perry's occupation?
Colin Perry was an association football player.
What nationality was Colin Perry?
Colin Perry was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Perry. https://biography.guide/colin-perry/
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