Arthur Stallard Explained

Arthur Stallard
Birth Name:Edward Arthur James Stallard
Birth Date:September 1892
Birth Place:Hackney, London, England
Death Place:Cambrai, France
Position:Centre forward[1]
Years1:–1913
Clubs1:Chatham
Years2:1913–1917
Clubs2:West Ham United
Caps2:37
Goals2:25

Edward Arthur James Stallard (September 1892 – 30 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward in the Southern Football League for West Ham United.[2]

Personal life

Stallard served as a private in the London Regiment during the First World War.[3] He was killed in action on 30 November 1917 during the Battle of Cambrai and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial to the Missing.[4]

Career statistics

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SeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United1913–14Southern League First Division210021
1914–1511700117
1915–16London Combination1711001711
1916–17760076
Career total3725003725

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arthur Stallard . 19 August 2020 . 11v11.
  2. Web site: Arthur Stallard . 18 August 2020 . www.westhamstats.info.
  3. Web site: McMullen . Iain . Edward Arthur James Stallard Service Record . 18 August 2020 . Football and the First World War.
  4. Web site: 25 June 2019 . West Ham's true heroes: The Hammers who served their country . 18 August 2020 . West Ham F.C..