William Webber Walter Gerrish (28 December 1884 – 8 August 1916), sometimes known as Willie Gerrish, was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Aston Villa and Preston North End.
Personal life Gerrish's brother Howard was also a footballer. In February 1915, six months into the First World War, Gerrish enlisted in the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. He was severely wounded in both legs by a shell blast at Delville Wood on 8 August 1916 and died later that day. Gerrish has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol Rovers1905–06Southern League First Division1000—101906–07Southern League First Division5200—521907–08Southern League First Division14100—1411908–09Southern League First Division29800—298Total491100—4911Aston Villa1909–10First Division361431—39151910–11First Division14300—1431911–12First Division5000—50Total551731—5818Chesterfield Town1912–13Midland League80000080Career total631731006618
Honours Aston Villa Football League First Division: 1909–10
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