About Walter Bettridge
Lived 1886 – 1931 (aged 45). Walter Bettridge was a British association football player.
Club career A right back, Bettridge began his career with local non-League clubs Oakthorpe Albion, Measham United, Worksop Town and Burton United. aged 36, he joined Gillingham of the Third Division South, where he spent one season, before finishing his career with Peterborough & Fletton United.
Personal life In January 1916, during the First World War, Bettridge enlisted in as an air mechanic in the Royal Flying Corps.
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1909–10 FA Cup runner-up: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Bettridge?
English footballer (1886-1931)
When was Walter Bettridge born?
Walter Bettridge was born on 26 October 1886 in Oakthorpe.
When did Walter Bettridge die?
Walter Bettridge died on 23 December 1931 in Measham.
What was Walter Bettridge's occupation?
Walter Bettridge was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Bettridge?
Walter Bettridge was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Bettridge. https://biography.guide/walter-bettridge/
MLA: "Walter Bettridge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-bettridge/.
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