About Edward Grainger
Lived 1899 – 1970 (aged 70–71). Edward Grainger was a military personnel.
Edward Francis Grainger (1899–1970) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
Grainger played with the St. George Dragons in their foundation year in the NSWRFL 1921 and made his debut in a game against Western Suburbs on 7 May 1921. An ex serviceman from the First World War, Grainger played lower grade football with St. George until the end of 1924.
Edward Grainger died in 1970 in Essendon, Victoria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Grainger?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Edward Grainger born?
Edward Grainger was born on 6 January 1899 in Dubbo.
When did Edward Grainger die?
Edward Grainger died in 1970.
What was Edward Grainger's occupation?
Edward Grainger was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Grainger (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Grainger. https://biography.guide/edward-grainger-military-personnel/
MLA: "Edward Grainger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-grainger-military-personnel/.
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