About Tommy Kemp
Lived 1915 – 2004 (aged 89). Tommy Kemp was a British rugby union player.
Tommy Kemp (12 August 191526 November 2004) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1937 to 1948. He also captained his country.
Early life Tommy Kemp was born on 12 August 1915 in Bolton. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps and served in the Middle East. He also worked at St Mary's Hospital and the now defunct Paddington General Hospital.
Kemp was survived by his wife Ruth (née Scott-Keat) and their son and daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Kemp?
English rugby union footballer (1915–2004)
When was Tommy Kemp born?
Tommy Kemp was born on 12 August 1915 in Bolton.
When did Tommy Kemp die?
Tommy Kemp died on 26 November 2004.
What was Tommy Kemp's occupation?
Tommy Kemp was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Tommy Kemp?
Tommy Kemp was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Kemp. https://biography.guide/tommy-kemp/
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