Bill Gurney
1896 - 1961
1896 - 1961
No relation to Fred Gurney, William George Gurney was born at High Wycombe.
No relation to Fred Gurney, William George Gurney was born at High Wycombe.
He won the 1927Â Welsh Grand National on Snipe's Bridge, the 1928 Grand Sefton on Skrun Prince and the 1930 Victory Chase on Druce Machine.
He won the 1927Â Welsh Grand National on Snipe's Bridge, the 1928 Grand Sefton on Skrun Prince and the 1930 Victory Chase on Druce Machine.
He became a publican at Weedon after the war.
He became a publican at Weedon after the war.
Bill received the Military Medal in July, 1919.
Bill received the Military Medal in July, 1919.
He died, in Northampton, on January 12, 1961.
He died, in Northampton, on January 12, 1961.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond