| Walter Dudley | |
| Fullname: | Walter William Dudley |
| Birth Date: | Q2 1882 |
| Birth Place: | Rotherham, England |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in[1] |
| Position: | Full-back |
| Years1: | 1900–1914 |
| Clubs1: | Nottingham Forest |
| Caps1: | 278 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Clubs2: | Mansfield Mechanics |
| Clubs3: | Doncaster Rovers |
Walter William Dudley was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for Nottingham Forest.[2]
Born in Rotherham and living in Lenton, Dudley spent 14 years at Nottingham Forest, first joining the club in 1900. He played in both full-back positions, often partnering Charlie Craig.[2] [3] In 1905, he travelled with Forest on their tour of Argentina and Uruguay.[4] [5] He made 299 competitive appearances for the club, including 278 Football League appearances between 1902 and 1914, and also played in 13 friendly matches.[2] [6]
After leaving Forest in 1914, Dudley played the following season at Mansfield Mechanics and Doncaster Rovers.[6]
During World War I, Dudley served with the Royal Garrison Artillery, seeing action at Vimy Ridge, Messines, Ypres and Passchendaele. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1918.[6]