PRITCHARD, CHARLES MEYRICK (1882 - 1916), Wales and Newport Rugby forward
Date of birth: 1882
Date of death: 1916
Parent: John Pritchard
Gender: Male
Occupation: Wales and Newport Rugby forward
Area of activity: Sports and Leisure Pursuits
Author: Moelwyn Idwal Williams
Born Newport 30 September 1882, son of John Pritchard, one of the founders of the Newport Rugby Club. He was educated at Long Ashton school and Newport intermediate school. He played his first game for Newport at the age of 19 and held his place in that team for ten seasons and captained his side for three years. Between 1905 and 1910 he played for Wales in fourteen international matches. He continued to play for Newport until the end of the season 1910-11.
He went to France with the South Wales Borderers (3rd Gwents) (Bantams) during the 1914-18 war, and attained the rank of captain. He succumbed to wounds received when in action on 15 August 1916.
Author
- Dr Moelwyn Idwal Williams
- South Wales Argus, 19 August 1916
- The Times, 16 August 1916
- Western Mail, 16 August 1916
Sources
- Wikipedia Article: Charlie Pritchard
Further Reading
- Wikidata: Q2960878
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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