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Fred Minion

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Fred Minion
Personal information
Full name Frederick Minion
Date of birth 1882. Christened October same year.
Place of birth Bolton
Date of death 21st July 1917 Belgium. Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Belgium (XVI.C.7A).
Position(s) Wing-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908–1909 Burnley 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Frederick Minion was an English professional footballer who played as a wing-half. He made two appearances in the Football League for Burnley. He had previously been at Bolton Wanderers in the reserve side. Also played for Nelson and Chorley. Married with one adopted son and was a shopkeeper by trade. Served with 148th Brigade Royal Field Artillery in Belgium. (Jeff Williamson BWFC Researcher/Lost Football Heroes WW1).

References

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  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.