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English footballer
A.K.A.
William J. Bryan
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
6 September 1912(Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)
Death:
2 August 1944
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The details
Biography
Introduction
William J. Bryan (6 September 1912 – 2 August 1944) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Walsall, Southend United, Swindon Town, and Wrexham.
Personal life
Bryan served as a private in the Dorsetshire Regiment during the Second World War and was killed while serving with the 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, part of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, during the Battle of Normandy on 2 August 1944. He is buried at Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Walsall | 1935–36 | Third Division North | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Southend United | 1936–37 | Third Division South | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 1937–38 | Third Division South | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 1938–39 | Third Division South | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Swindon Town career total | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| Wrexham | 1939–40 | Third Division North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 43 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 48 | 0 | ||