About William Pratten
Lived 1907 – 1969 (aged 62). William Pratten was a military personnel and rugby union player.
William Edgar Pratten (29 May 1907 – 25 August 1969) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Lewisham, Pratten played his club rugby for Blackheath and was a front row forward, who was fast in open play. He represented Kent and was capped twice for England in the 1927 Five Nations.
Pratten was the director of an engineering company and served as governor of Sir Roger Manwood's School.
During World War II, Pratten was a gunner with the Territorial Army in the Middle East.
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William Pratten was born on 29 May 1907.
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William Pratten died on 25 August 1969.
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William Pratten was a military personnel and rugby union player.
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