Colin Perry Explained

Colin Perry
Birth Date:1916
Birth Place:Kiveton Park, England
Death Date:28 November 1942 (aged 26)
Death Place:Tobruk, Italian Libya
Position:Winger
Years1:1932
Clubs1:Kiveton Park
Years2:1933–1934
Clubs2:Sheffield United
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1934–1935
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1935
Clubs4:Wrexham
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:1935–1936
Years6:1936–1939
Clubs6:Aston Villa
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:1939
Clubs7:Nottingham Forest
Caps7:3
Goals7:2

Colin Perry (1916 – 28 November 1942) was an English professional footballer who played three games and scored two goals for Nottingham Forest in the 1939–40 season before competitive football was suspended due to the outbreak of the Second World War.[1] [2]

He also had been signed by Football League teams Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wrexham and Aston Villa throughout the 1930s, however made no appearances for all.

He died during the Second World War during the Siege of Tobruk when serving as a driver in the Royal Army Service Corps.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aston Villa Player Database. www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com.
  2. Web site: theyworethenewcastleshirt-researchwebsite – NUFC SEASON REVIEW 1939/40. www.nufctheyworethenewcastleshirt.btck.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Casualty Details | CWGC.