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Claude Ashton
English footballer (1901-1942) · Footballers · Died at 41
Claude Thesiger Ashton was an English amateur footballer and first-class cricketer. As footballer he played for Corinthians in several different positions including goalkeeper and centre forward, although his preferred position was wing-half.
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He made one appearance for the England national team in 1925 when he was appointed team captain. As a cricketer he played for Cambridge University and Essex. A pre-war officer of the Auxiliary Air Force, he died as a result of a mid-air collision in a training accident in the Second World War.
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Percy Melmoth WaltersAlso played for Corinthian Casuals F.C.
William CobboldAlso played for Cambridge University A.F.C.
Leslie GayAlso played for Cambridge University A.F.C.
Kenneth HuntAlso played for Corinthian Casuals F.C.