Hugh Plowman
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Fullname
Hugh McDonald Plowman
Date of birth
21 April 1889
Place of birth
South Melbourne, Victoria
Date of death
19 July 1916 (aged 27)
| Hugh Plowman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Hugh McDonald Plowman | ||
| Date of birth | 21 April 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 19 July 1916 (aged 27) | ||
| Place of death | Fromelles, France | ||
| Original team(s) | Brighton | ||
| Position(s) | Defence | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1910–12 | St Kilda | 26 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Hugh McDonald Plowman (21 April 1889 – 19 July 1916) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League.[1] Also an adept cricketer, he enlisted in the army during World War I. He met the Prince of Wales after receiving his commission as an officer, but was killed in action during the Attack at Fromelles in 1916.[2]
