About Les Rogers
Lived 1896 – 1916 (aged 20). Les Rogers was an australian rules football player.
Leslie Joseph Rogers (25 June 1896 – 4 August 1916, born Leslie Joseph Collins) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Rogers, a wingman, came from Yarraville originally and played only three games at Essendon before joining the Army.
As a Private, Rogers fought on the Western Front with the 23rd Battalion and was killed in action.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Rogers?
Australian rules footballer (1896-1916)
When was Les Rogers born?
Les Rogers was born on 25 June 1896 in Footscray.
When did Les Rogers die?
Les Rogers died on 4 August 1916 in Pozières.
What was Les Rogers's occupation?
Les Rogers was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Rogers (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Rogers. https://biography.guide/les-rogers-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Les Rogers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-rogers-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Les Rogers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-rogers-australian-rules-football-player/.
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