About Percy Barnfather
Lived 1879 – 1951 (aged 72). Percy Barnfather was a British association football player.
First World War In December 1914, four months after the outbreak of the First World War, Barnfather enlisted as a private in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. Through the course of his service, he rose from private to captain and won the Military Cross in 1918.
Career statistics
Honours Croydon Common Southern League Second Division: 1908–09, 1913–14 Southern Football Alliance: 1912–13
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Barnfather?
English footballer (1879–1951)
When was Percy Barnfather born?
Percy Barnfather was born on 17 December 1879 in Byker.
When did Percy Barnfather die?
Percy Barnfather died on 18 December 1951 in Westminster.
What was Percy Barnfather's occupation?
Percy Barnfather was an association football player.
What nationality was Percy Barnfather?
Percy Barnfather was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Barnfather. https://biography.guide/percy-barnfather/
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