William J. Bryan (6 September 1912 – 2 August 1944) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Walsall, Southend United, Swindon Town, and Wrexham.
Personal life Bryan served as a private in the Dorsetshire Regiment during the Second World War and was killed while serving with the 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, part of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, during the Battle of Normandy on 2 August 1944. He is buried at Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWalsall1935–36Third Division North900090Southend United1936–37Third Division South700070Swindon Town1937–38Third Division South120501701938–39Third Division South12000120Total24050290Wrexham1939–40Third Division North300030Career total43050480
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