About William Campbell Church
Lived 1883 – 1915 (aged 31). William Campbell Church was a British rugby union player.
Capt. William Campbell Church (5 August 1883 – 28 June 1915) was a Scottish rugby union player.
Early life
Church was born in Partick, Glasgow, to William Reginald Monteith Church, a chartered accountant and stockbroker, and Christina Ainslie Church. He was educated at Glasgow Academy but left for Switzerland in 1902. He was educated at South African College.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He moved back to Scotland to attend university, where he played for Glasgow Academicals.
International career
Church was capped for in 1906. He is on the Helles Memorial for the missing at Gallipoli.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Campbell Church?
Scottish rugby union player
When was William Campbell Church born?
William Campbell Church was born on 5 August 1883 in Partick.
When did William Campbell Church die?
William Campbell Church died on 28 June 1915 in Gallipoli.
What was William Campbell Church's occupation?
William Campbell Church was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Campbell Church?
William Campbell Church was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Campbell Church
· DBpedia: William Campbell Church
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