About Ernie Gadsby
Lived 1884 – 1963 (aged 78–79). Ernie Gadsby was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life Gadsby's brother Walter was also a footballer. In January 1918, years after the outbreak of the First World War, Gadsby was called up to serve as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery. He was posted to the Western Front in April 1918 and was gassed and suffered trench fever. Second Division 3 0 0 0 3 0 1905–06 Second Division 3 0 0 0 3 0 1906–07 Second Division 7 2 0 0 7 2 1907–08 Second Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
15 2 0 0 15 2 Glossop 1914–15 Second Division 32 5 1 0 33 5
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Who was Ernie Gadsby?
English footballer (1884-1963)
When was Ernie Gadsby born?
Ernie Gadsby was born on 21 June 1884 in Old Whittington.
When did Ernie Gadsby die?
Ernie Gadsby died in 1963 in Lower Don Valley.
What was Ernie Gadsby's occupation?
Ernie Gadsby was a military personnel and association football player.
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