Charles Bourne

William Charles Bourne (13 February 1882 – 20 May 1930) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Charles Bourne
Personal information
Full name William Charles Bourne
Date of birth (1882-02-13)13 February 1882
Place of birth Warrnambool, Victoria
Date of death 20 May 1930(1930-05-20) (aged 48)
Place of death South Yarra, Victoria
Original team(s) Frankston
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1903 South Melbourne 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1903.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

After his brief football career Bourne served at Gallipoli and in France during World War I, suffering a fractured back and being shot in the hand and the hip in an eventful military service period.

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