Harold Maskell
Australian rules footballer, born 1911
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Harold Robert Maskell (17 March 1911 – 12 September 1972)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong, Carlton and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Fullname
Harold Robert Maskell
Born
17 March 1911
Mortlake, Victoria
Mortlake, Victoria
Died
12 September 1972 (aged 61)
Heidelberg, Victoria
Heidelberg, Victoria
Original team
Camperdown (HFL)
| Harold Maskell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Harold Robert Maskell | ||
| Born |
17 March 1911 Mortlake, Victoria | ||
| Died |
12 September 1972 (aged 61) Heidelberg, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Camperdown (HFL) | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1932 | Geelong | 9 (0) | |
| 1934–35 | Carlton | 11 (2) | |
| 1935–36 | Hawthorn | 8 (2) | |
| Total | 28 (4) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1936. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
When World War II began in 1939, Maskell volunteered for active service with the Australian Army. He qualified for the elite Commando force in 1942, and from then on fought against the invading Japanese Army in New Guinea and the neighbouring islands.[3]
