Chilton plays a part in D-Day
Many talented footballers had their careers interrupted or even curtailed by the world wars. Although Allenby Chilton is not exactly a household name, not many players featured in both a Manchester United title-winning side and the D-Day Normandy landings.
Chilton’s medal for the 1951-52 season sold on thesaleroom.com for £22,000 (estimate £10,000-12,00…