2 new rugby league VC's discovered

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Les
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2 new rugby league VC's discovered Dec 23, 2006 8:48:09 GMT

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Post by Les on Dec 23, 2006 8:48:09 GMT

Jack Harrison VC has been mentioned as the only rugby league pro to win a VC, something that has been widely reported for years. Looks like someone has been doing a bit of research and has uncovered two more men who played rugby league professionally and went on to win a VC. Their rugby league careers were not quite as spectacular as Jack's though which may explain how they have been overlooked for so long.

www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=120&ArticleID=1943085

In memory of Private Henry George BLATCHFORD, 40730, 6th Btn KOYLI. KIA 22/8/1917 age 40. Born in Somerset, lived in Bristol, Died in Belgium.

Also in memory of Stoker 1 Class, Alfred George COOLE, 148601 RN served 1889-1911 & 1914-1915. Died at home 28th August 1915.

Private Walter COOLE, 5203, 1/6th Btn Gloucestershire Reg. Died of disease 10th January 1917 on the Somme. Nephew of Alfred.