Today, on the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, it is appropriate to remember Jack Harrison Victoria Cross, Military Cross, who gave his life in the service of his country.

RIP Jack Harrison and the millions of others who did not return.

I think Hull had the most 1914 1918 street shrines in the country at one point , Well over 200 but sadly now only a handful remain .

good idea.

Disgrace he doesn't even get a mention on the BBC website rlHERErl

How many pro sportsmen won VC's? Does anyone know? Wasn't there an Aussier RL player who also won one?

Is the RFL doing anything to commemorate those players who died in the conflict?

Especially surprising given that one of the contributors to the radio programme was Tony Collins.

Records of RL (or Northern Union) players who served in WW1 seem particularly sp indeed, as can be evidenced from Tony Collins's blog

On the subject of an Aussie RL player also winning the VC, I'll check back through my Jack Harrison Memorial Committee minutes. I seem to remember a NZ RU player also won VC and MC but a lot's gone on over the intervening years and memory ain't what it once was.

There is a podcast from Blunderside rlHERErl

Finally from the BBC, Good piece on Jack Harrison on Look north tonight .