Robert Gordon (English footballer)

Robert Henry Gordon (1917? in Shankhouse, Northumberland – 18 September 1940) was a professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.

For other people with the same name, see Robert Gordon (disambiguation).

Robert Gordon
Personal information
Full name Robert Henry Gordon
Date of birth 1917
Place of birth Shankhouse, Northumberland, England
Date of death 18 September 1940 (aged 22–23)
Place of death Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1939 Huddersfield Town 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He also made a solitary 'guest' appearance for Mossley in the 1939–40 season.[1]

He died in September 1940 of pulmonary tuberculosis at RAF Hospital Ely in World War II whilst serving as a Leading Aircraftman of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in No 9 Sqn, RAF.[2][3]

References
  • Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
  1. http://www.mossleyweb.com/PlayersAZ/AZG.htm
  2. cwgc entry
  3. "Gordon R". internationalbcc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 February 2020.


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