George Cuckson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Herbert Cuckson | ||
| Date of birth | 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Gainsborough, England | ||
| Date of death | (aged 37) | ||
| Place of death | Pas-de-Calais, France | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1898–1899 | Gainsborough Trinity | 2 | (0) |
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George Herbert Cuckson was an English professional footballer. He was also known as Cookson. Born in 1878, he played as a winger. A winger is a player who plays on the side of the field. He played for Gainsborough Trinity in the Football League. Sadly, he died in 1915 during World War I.
George Cuckson's Life Story
Early Life and Work
George Cuckson was born in Gainsborough, England. He grew up and became a bricklayer. This means he built things using bricks. He was also married.
Football Career
George played football as a winger. He was part of the Gainsborough Trinity team. He played in the Football League. He played two games for the team.
Serving in World War I
When the First World War started, George joined the army. He became a private in the Lincolnshire Regiment. He went to France to fight. This area was called the Western Front.
George was part of the 1st/5th Battalion. On October 13, 1915, his unit attacked a place called the Hohenzollern Redoubt. This was during a big battle called the Battle of Loos. George was killed in action that day. He was 37 years old. His name is remembered on the Loos Memorial in France.
