The son of Friedrich William Zucker (1884–1937) and Ida Mary Zucker (?–1976), née Becker (later, Mrs C. Gangell), Harold Walter Zucker was born in Saddleworth, South Australia, on 23 December 1917.[1]
He married Esma Mary DeVerneis (1926–2008) (later known as Mrs. John William O'Brien) on 10 September 1945.[2][3][4] They had one son, Geoffrey.
Having enlisted in August 1942, he served in the Second AIF.[8]
Employment
On his return from the Second AIF, he was employed as a fireman.
Death
He was unable to play for Sturt in 1947 due to the protracted illness,[9] from which he subsequently died at Plympton, South Australia, on 7 June 1947.[10][11][12]
Buried at Adelaide's West Terrace Cemetery, his funeral was well attended by ex-footballers and members of the fire brigade.[13] A minute's silence was observed by players and officials before the start of the 7 June 1947 match between Saddleworth (his former team) and Riverton.[14]
