Tommy Vile

Athlete

1882 – 1958

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Who was Tommy Vile?

Major Thomas Henry "Tommy" Vile MBE was a Welsh international rugby union player. He played club rugby predominantly for Newport, captaining the side twice and played county rugby for Monmouthshire. He also represented the British Isles in Australia, and after retiring from playing became an international referee. He fought in both World Wars, became a president of the Welsh Rugby Union, was a Justice of the Peace, businessman and High Sheriff of Monmouthshire.

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Born
Sep 6, 1882
Newport
Lived in
  • Newport
Died
1958
Newport

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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