About H.A. Hambleton
Lived 1899 – 1985 (aged 85–86). H.A. Hambleton was a British association football player.
Brigadier Herbert Hambleton CBE (25 April 1896 – 1 January 1985) was an English soldier who served in World War I and World War II.
Hambleton was also a cricketer, golfer, and footballer. He was part of Great Britain's squad for the football tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.
Hambleton was awarded with an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1919 Birthday Honours. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1945. Hambleton also served as aide-de-camp to Sir Tom Bridges when he was Governor of South Australia.
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Who was H.A. Hambleton?
British association football player (1896-1985)
When was H.A. Hambleton born?
H.A. Hambleton was born in 1899.
When did H.A. Hambleton die?
H.A. Hambleton died on 1 January 1985.
What was H.A. Hambleton's occupation?
H.A. Hambleton was an association football player.
What nationality was H.A. Hambleton?
H.A. Hambleton was British.
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