This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who served in, and survived, The Great War. If anyone has further information on the men concerned, I’d be most grateful if it could be added to the thread. Gareth Harding, Ernest Harold played for England Internationals: 1 : 1931 I- Ernest Harding was born on 22 May 1899 Played as a No 8 for: Devonport Services, RN Profession: Royal Navy War service: Presumed Royal Navy He died on 25 December 1980 at Liskead
* Snippets ... There are some players who have died on Christmas Day - * Ernest Harding of the Royal Navy who died at Liskeard in 1980 http://www.rugbyrugby.com/features/story_311208195332.php Devonport Services RFC International representatives (36) England (14) 97 England caps in all Harding.E.H http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/DevonportServicesRFC/History6841.aspx Members Representing The Royal Navy v The Army or RAF Name Total v Army – Since 1907 v RAF – Since 1920 Harding E H 7 1923,27,30-31 1923,27,31 http://navyrugbyunion.co.uk/system/pdf/rnru_handbook_2007_rev_4.pdf
