William Richard “Dick” Sault and his younger beother, David “Penny” Sault, played for Dudley. William enlisted in early 1916 while David enlisted in early 1915. On 17 August 1917, “Goalie” of the Newcastle Morning Herald reported, “Still more Soccerites have paid the “supreme sacrifice,” word having been received that Private R. (Dick) Sault has been killed in action. Dick was, three years ago, a stalwart defender of Dudley Club. He played right full-back, and was regarded by all as a player of great promise. He enlisted in the 35th Battalion on its formation, and was killed on July 27th. His brother, David J. (Penny) Sault, was killed exactly twelve months ago. “Penny” played with his brother in the Dudley team, being one of the district’s best right wing players. They wore both members of the team which three years ago ran so well in the Richardson Cup. They reached the semi-final stage, but were then beaten by Balmain. To the two dead soldiers Dudley owe a lot for the good position their club held in that year. The sympathy of all Soccerites goes out to the parents of the deceased. To lose two sons in twelve months is a great blow, but goes to show how well the brothers could play the great European game, just as they played Soccer in Newcastle district.”
Private Willam “Dick” Sault was killed in action in Messines, Belgium, on 27 July, 1917. He was only 26 years of age.