Henry Berry

Henry Berry (8 January 1883 – 9 May 1915) was an English international rugby union player. He played club rugby for Gloucester and appeared in four games for England during the 1910 season. He died serving his country during the First World War.

Personal history Berry was born on 8 January 1883 in Gloucester to James and Hannah Berry. One of ten children he was educated at St Mark's School in his home town. A career soldier, he joined the British Army at the age of 16 and served with the 4th Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment.

Rugby career Berry first became interested in rugby while at St Mark's School. A heavy forward player he retained his interest in the sport throughout his army career, and played for D company out in India. On returning to England in 1909, he became a member of Gloucester Rugby and within a year he has shown enough quality to be called into the England national team for the 1910 Five Nations Championship. His first international was against Wales in the opening game of the tournament. England won 11-6 and Berry played well enough to gain reselection for the following three games of the tournament. England drew 0–0 against Ireland, and on 3 March 1910 Berry scored one of three tries in the away win over France. He scored a second try in the win against Scotland, which gave England the Championship.

1910 also saw Berry selected at county level for Gloucestershire, playing in the county final against Yorkshire.