James Greechan

1883–1917 (age 34)

Biography

James Greechan brought discipline and joy to the association football fields where his keen eye for the ball and his fair play made him a respected teammate and opponent.

When war came he traded boots for uniform, serving with determination until he fell in 1917, his memory honored at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.

Also buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Eric Lubbock
1893–1917 (age 24)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
A youthful soldier whose promise was lost amid the mud of 1917.
Charles Edmund Doudney
1871–1915 (age 44)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Charles Edmund Doudney died in 1915 during the First World War.
Edward Bourryau Luard
1870–1916 (age 46)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
A resolute officer whose steady guidance sustained his men in 1916.
George Dobbs
1884–1917 (age 33)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
George Dobbs was a rugby union player remembered for his courage and steady sportsmanship.
Donald Swain Lewis
1886–1916 (age 30)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Donald Swain Lewis was an engineer who died in 1916 during the First World War.
Jim Nicholas
1890–1917 (age 27)
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Jim Nicholas was an Australian rules football player whose competitive spirit inspired his teammates.