Английская Википедия:Hugh James (footballer)

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John Hugh James MC & Bar (4 May 1890 – 23 April 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1909 and 1916 and, upon returning from military service, from 1919 to 1923 for the Richmond Football Club.

Football

Third Divisional team (AIF)

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The Third Australian Divisional Team: 28 October 1916.[1] Hughie James is the fourth player from right in the back row.

He played for the (winning) Third Australian Divisional team in the famous "Pioneer Exhibition Game" of Australian Rules football, held in London, in October 1916. A news film was taken at the match.[2][3]

Military service

He served in the Australian Imperial Force from 1916 to 1919. Rising to the rank of lieutenant, he was wounded on active duty and twice awarded the Military Cross for bravery in the battlefield.[4][5][6][7]

See also

Notes

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References

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External links

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