Can anybody fill in any of the detaisl on his MC and Bar please. And what about the team that played in the British Forces (Egypt) Football League Cup. George Latham Born: Newtown, 1 January, 1881 Died: Newtown, 9, July 1939 FROM LIVERPOOL FC WEBSITE In World War I George Latham was captain in the 7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, which turned out to be a useful football team as well as winning the British Forces (Egypt) Football League Cup in 1919. Latham was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry on the Turkish front in 1917 and the Bar in 1918 for further bravery. He joined Liverpool from his home town club, Newtown in 1902. He made his debut on 8th April 1905 when Burslem Port Vale were thrashed 8-1 at Anfield in a Second Division fixture. That was the only appearance he made during the 1904-05 season. He was called on only occasionally over the next three years and played in a total of 18 league games for the Reds, plus a single appearance in the FA cup competition. Latham played 10 games for Wales, making his debut v Sweden in 1905. His last international on 18th January, 1913, v Ireland in Belfast was a curious one, as he had travelled with the team as trainer, yet ended up playing at right half back in a single goal victory! Latham is the oldest League debutant in Cardiff's history at 41. When playing away v Blackburn, two of Cardiff's players took ill. Latham was pressed into service. When Cardiff won the Welsh Cup in 1912, Latham featured in the final and made the unique gesture of giving his medal to Cardiff's regular Bob Lawrie who had missed the game. Latham later coached the club, masterminding the club's finest hour when Cardiff won Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup final in 1927. Cardiff had lost the final two years previously v Sheffield United 0-1. He was the club’s trainer from 1911-32. The County Times from 2 May 1925 says "there is no more painstaking football coach." A Cardiff City cup final souvenir describes Latham as "probably the most popular and best loved man in football." As a sign of respect for him in his home town, Newtown AFC's stadium, Latham Park, is named after him. He also played for Newtown and Southport Central. He was trainer at Chester from 1932-37. He also managed the British team at the 1924 Olympic Games. http://www.lfchistory.net/player_profile.asp?player_id=710
Captain George Latham M.C, and the 7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers won the British Forces (Egypt) Football League Cup Final in 1919. 7th Batallion Royal Welch Fusiliers - British Forces Champions 1919 George Latham is seated front row 3rd left Harry Beadles is on the right with the dog !
