Jack Papworth
English professional footballer
About Jack Papworth
Lived 1894 – 1942 (aged 48). Jack Papworth was a military personnel and association football player.
John Martin Papworth (8 November 1894 – 13 November 1942) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Fulham and Watford.
Personal life During the First World War, Papworth served as a private in the London Regiment and latterly as a company sergeant major in the Machine Gun Corps. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Third Division South 14 5 0 0 14 5 1925–26 Third Division South 13 7 0 0 13 7
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Who was Jack Papworth?
English professional footballer (1894-1942)
When was Jack Papworth born?
Jack Papworth was born on 8 November 1894 in Deptford.
When did Jack Papworth die?
Jack Papworth died on 13 November 1942 in Deptford.
What was Jack Papworth's occupation?
Jack Papworth was a military personnel and association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Papworth. https://biography.guide/jack-papworth-military-personnel/
MLA: "Jack Papworth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-papworth-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "Jack Papworth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-papworth-military-personnel/.
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