About George Woolley
Lived 1877 – 1917 (aged 39–40). George Woolley was a miner, association football player and military personnel.
Personal life Prior to the First World War, Woolley worked as a miner in Codnor and Pinxton. At the outbreak of the war, he enlisted in the Sherwood Foresters; due to his profession, he was transferred to the Royal Engineers and joined the 177th Tunnelling Company.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Woolley?
English footballer
When was George Woolley born?
George Woolley was born in 1877 in Langley Mill.
When did George Woolley die?
George Woolley died on 22 July 1917 in Hooge (Ypres).
What was George Woolley's occupation?
George Woolley was a miner, association football player and military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Woolley (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Woolley. https://biography.guide/george-woolley/
MLA: "George Woolley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-woolley/.
Chicago: "George Woolley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-woolley/.
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