About George Handley
Lived 1912 – 1943 (aged 31). George Handley was an association football player and military personnel.
Football career Handley began his football career in September 1931 with Hednesford Town. He soon came to the attention of West Bromwich Albion, for which he signed in June 1932. Transferred to Crystal Palace in 1934, he played 5 matches in the Football League Third Division South before being signed by Brierley Hill Alliance the next season. He served as a lance corporal in the 2nd (Airborne) Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War and was killed during the invasion of Sicily on 9 July 1943. Handley's body was never recovered, and he is commemorated on the Cassino Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Handley?
(1912-1943)
When was George Handley born?
George Handley was born on 5 July 1912 in Wednesbury.
When did George Handley die?
George Handley died on 9 July 1943 in Sicily.
What was George Handley's occupation?
George Handley was an association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Handley (footballer, born 1912)
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