George Handley (footballer, born 1912) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George H. Handley | ||
| Date of birth | 5 July 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Wednesbury, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 July 1943 (aged 31) | ||
| Place of death | Sicily, Fascist Italy | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1932 | Hednesford Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 1934–1935 | Crystal Palace | 5 | (0) |
| 1935 | Brierley Hill Alliance | ||
| 1936–1939 | Darlaston | ||
| International career | |||
| 1933–1934 | English Amateurs | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
George H. Handley (born July 5, 1912 – died July 9, 1943) was an English professional footballer. He played as an inside forward for teams like Crystal Palace in the Football League.
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George Handley's Football Journey
George Handley started his football career in September 1931. His first club was Hednesford Town. He quickly caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Playing for West Bromwich Albion
In June 1932, George signed with West Bromwich Albion. He played many games for their reserve team. He even played for the English amateur national team. However, he never played a first-team match for West Brom.
Time at Crystal Palace
In 1934, George moved to Crystal Palace. He played five matches in the Football League Third Division South. This league was a professional football division in England.
Later Clubs
After Crystal Palace, George joined Brierley Hill Alliance. His last club was Darlaston. He played there until 1939. This was when the Second World War began.
George Handley's Life and Service
George Handley was married. He served his country during the Second World War. He was a lance corporal in the 2nd (Airborne) Battalion. This battalion was part of the South Staffordshire Regiment.
Serving in World War II
George was part of the Allied invasion of Sicily. This was a major military operation during the war. Sadly, he was killed during this invasion on July 9, 1943.
Remembering George Handley
George Handley's body was never found. He is remembered at the Cassino Memorial in Italy. This memorial honors soldiers who died in the war and have no known grave.
