George Brooks (footballer, born 1887)

George Harold Brooks (1887 – 8 November 1918) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back and centre forward in the Football League for Derby County, Manchester City and Bury.

Personal life
In January 1917, $2 1/2$ years after the outbreak of the First World War, Brooks enlisted in the York and Lancaster Regiment. He was holding the rank of lance corporal when he was wounded in an attack on Neuf-Mesnil on 8 November 1918. Brooks died of wounds at 5th Casualty Clearing Station in Bihécourt, Picardy, France later that day, three days before the armistice. He was buried in Maubeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery.

Honours
Derby County
 * Football League Second Division: 1914–15