This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who died during The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread. Gareth Dufau, Julien played for France Internationals: 4: 1912 I- (1t) S- W- E – (1t) Julien Dufau was born either on 16 February 1886 or in 1888 in Biarritz Played as a Wing for: Biarritz OI War service: Sous-lieutenant, Regiment d’Infanterie Coloniale He was killed in action in late December 1916 in Niger.
Julien Dufau - France Full name - Julien Dufau Born - February 16, 1888, Biarritz Died - December 28, 1916, Agades (aged 28 years 316 days) Major teams - France Position - Wing, Centre Height - 5 ft 9 in Weight - 172 lb