About Walter Sidebottom
Lived 1921 – 1943 (aged 22). Walter Sidebottom was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life Sidebottom served as an able seaman in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Posted aboard , he was killed in action when the ship was sunk by German torpedo-boat destroyers at the Battle of Sept-Îles on 23 October 1943. Sidebottom is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Sidebottom?
(1921-1943)
When was Walter Sidebottom born?
Walter Sidebottom was born on 2 February 1921 in Hunslet.
When did Walter Sidebottom die?
Walter Sidebottom died on 23 October 1943.
What was Walter Sidebottom's occupation?
Walter Sidebottom was a military personnel and association football player.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Sidebottom. https://biography.guide/walter-sidebottom/
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