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William Jones

1876 – 1918

Welsh footballer

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About William Jones

Lived 1876 – 1918 (aged 41–42). William Jones was a British association football player.

Death

In World War I, Jones was a private of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was killed in action and buried at the Doiran Military Cemetery in the north of Greece, near the south-east shore of Lake Doiran.

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Important facts

Born
1876, Penrhiwceiber
Birth century
Also known as
William James Jones

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Jones's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Jones?

Welsh footballer (1876-1918)

When was William Jones born?

William Jones was born in 1876 in Penrhiwceiber.

When did William Jones die?

William Jones died on 6 May 1918 in Dojran.

What was William Jones's occupation?

William Jones was an association football player.

What nationality was William Jones?

William Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Jones

· Wikidata: Q8013728

· DBpedia: William Jones (Welsh footballer, born 1876)

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