About Harry Hampson
Lived 1918 – 1942 (aged 24). Harry Hampson was an association football player and military personnel.
Personal life Hampson's brother Jimmy was also a footballer. Hampson became the first Sheffield United footballer to enlist in 1939 at the outbreak of the Second World War and was evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940. Serving as a corporal in the 110th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (5th Battalion, Border Regiment), he died of septicaemia in a "north-western military hospital" on 24 June 1942 and was buried in Peel (St Paul) Churchyard.
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Who was Harry Hampson?
(1918-1942)
When was Harry Hampson born?
Harry Hampson was born on 8 June 1918 in Little Hulton.
When did Harry Hampson die?
Harry Hampson died on 24 June 1942.
What was Harry Hampson's occupation?
Harry Hampson was an association football player and military personnel.
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