Aubrey Dowson

Aubrey Osler Dowson was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Stockport, Dowson was educated at Rugby School and New College, Oxford. He gained a rugby blue in 1896 and was a varsity athlete, specialising in the throwing events. A forward, Dowson also played rugby with Birmingham club Moseley and in 1899 was capped for England against Scotland at Blackheath.
Dowson served in France with the 12th Rifle Brigade during World War I and was decorated with the Military Cross.