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Reg Hesford

DOB: 1920
Died: 21 April 1943

From: Claremont

Centre-half forward who travelled to Victoria in 1943 as part of his work as an aircraft designer. Hesford was set to play in a practice match, but complained of headaches after Tuesday night training and died a few hours later. It was reported later that he'd suffered a knock to the head during the training session.

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DOD also shown as 20/04. Also shown as Hexford.

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Age - 22/04/1943, 22/04/1943
Daily News - 22/04/1943, 19/09/1945
Army News - 19/05/1943