Jack Papworth

John Martin Papworth was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the The [Football League|Football League] for Fulham and Watford.

Personal life

During the First World War, Papworth served as a private in the London [Regiment (1908–1938)|London Regiment] and latterly as a company [sergeant major] in the Machine Gun Corps. He was awarded the Meritorious [Service Medal (United Kingdom)|Meritorious Service Medal]. At the time of his death, Papworth was the landlord of The Mechanics Arms pub in Deptford.