Charles West (footballer)
Charles West (1880 - 30 April 1916) was an English professional goalkeeper who played in the Football League for Reading.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1880 | ||
| Place of birth | Pangbourne, England | ||
| Date of death | 30 April 1916 (aged 36) | ||
| Place of death | Plymouth, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1900-1901 | Reading | 2 | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Besides his footballing career, West served as a farm overseer at the family-owned Flowers Farm in his hometown of Pangbourne. During the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery as a gunner, and died of illness in the 4th Southern General Hospital in Plymouth on 30 April 1916 at the age of 36. He was buried in Pangbourne Churchyard.[1][2]
References
- "Gunner Charles West - No.3 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery". Reading FC. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Casualty Details: West, Charles". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
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