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Pte. Arthur Goldthorpe

Australian Imperial Forces 18th Battalion

(d.22nd May 1915)

The Goldthorpe family of Hunslet, Leeds, were a famous family of rugby league players in the 1890s and early 1900s. All 5 brothers played for Hunslet Rugby League. Their farm was Urn Farm, still there in South Leeds. John Goldthorpe, one of the brothers, emigrated to Australia. His 2 sons, Arthur and Harry, joined up. Arthur joined the 18th Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, AIF, and died in 1915 aged 18 years.



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