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Hugh Walker (field hockey)

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Hugh Stewart Walker (1 February 1888 – 29 October 1958) was a field hockey player from Scotland who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he won the bronze medal as member of the Scotland team.[1]

Born(1888-02-01)1 February 1888
Gavinton, Scotland
Died29 October 1958(1958-10-29) (aged 70)
Nigg, Scotland
SportField hockey
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Hugh Walker
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Born(1888-02-01)1 February 1888
Gavinton, Scotland
Died29 October 1958(1958-10-29) (aged 70)
Nigg, Scotland
Sport
SportField hockey
Senior career
Years Team Caps Goals
1908 Edinburgh Univ - -
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
– Scotland -
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Great Britain
Bronze medal – third place1908 LondonTeam competition
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Biography

Walker studied at University of Edinburgh and while playing for the Edinburgh University Hockey Club he was capped by Scotland.[1] He also played for the East at representative level.[2]

He served with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in France during World War I.[1]

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