Sam_Cookson_(Welsh_footballer)

Sam Cookson (English footballer, born 1891)

Sam Cookson (English footballer, born 1891)

English footballer

Samuel Percy Cookson (17 January 1891 – 1974)[1] was an English footballer. His regular position was as a defender. He was born in Shrewsbury.[2][3] He played for Manchester United and Bargoed Town.

He served in the Labour Corps in the First World War.[4] He worked as a tanner[5] and later a master tailor.[6] He died in Shrewsbury, aged 83.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. [2]
    1901 England Census
  3. [3]
    England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837–1915
  4. [4]
    UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914–1920
  5. [5]
    1911 England Census
  6. [6]
    1939 England and Wales Register


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