About George Lake
Lived 1889 – 1918 (aged 29). George Lake was a British association football player.
George Andrew Lake (12 May 1889 – 6 November 1918) was an English professional footballer who made one appearance in the Football League for Chelsea as a left half.
Personal life In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, Lake enlisted as a private in the 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Divisional Cyclist Company. He was later transferred to the Hampshire Regiment (later the Royal Hampshire Regiment) for service overseas, eventually joining the 2nd/4th Battalion of the regiment. Lake was one of the two last English footballers to die in the war, dying on the same day as Edward Thompson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Lake?
British footballer (1889-1918)
When was George Lake born?
George Lake was born on 12 May 1889 in Eastham.
When did George Lake die?
George Lake died on 6 November 1918 in Nord.
What was George Lake's occupation?
George Lake was an association football player.
What nationality was George Lake?
George Lake was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Lake (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lake. https://biography.guide/george-lake/
MLA: "George Lake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-lake/.
Chicago: "George Lake." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-lake/.
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