Harry Bruce (Australian footballer)
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Fullname
William Henry Bruce
Date of birth
12 July 1895
Place of birth
Murrumbeena, Victoria
Date of death
7 December 1977 (aged 82)
| Harry Bruce | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William Henry Bruce | ||
| Date of birth | 12 July 1895 | ||
| Place of birth | Murrumbeena, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 7 December 1977 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Malvern East, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne Juniors | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1921 | Melbourne | 7 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1921. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
William Henry Bruce MM (12 July 1895 – 7 December 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
After leaving the VFL, Bruce captained the Caulfield Football Club in the Federal District Football League (FDFL) for the 1933 season.[2]
Prior to playing VFL football, Bruce served in World War I, being awarded the Military Medal in 1918 "for gallantry in the field when he established a communications station under fire".[3]
