Bill Nolan (footballer, born 1888)

William Nolan (4 September 1888 – 23 July 1916) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League. He died of wound sustained in France while serving with the First AIF in World War I.

Family
The son of John Patrick Nolan (1839–1920), and Elizabeth Mary Nolan (1855–1929), née Cullen, William Nolan was born in the northern Victorian town of Corop on 4 September 1888.

Football
His 30-game career with Richmond, as a ruckman, ended with his enlistment in the First AIF.

Death
He died of wound sustained in action at Fleurbaix, France on 23 July 1916.