Career
William Guest was from Ackworth, near Wakefield and educated at QEGS Wakefield from 1913 to 1921. He played for the school team and captained it during the 1921/22 season with a playing record of 18 wins in 22 games. The QEGS 1874-1987 A history of school rugby booklet described him
He also played for South Elmsall Reconstruction Finance Corporation before joining Wakefield Reconstruction Finance Corporation in 1923 until his retirement through injury in 1939, playing in 372 games - the fourth highest number of games for the club
He was captain of Wakefield between 1928 and 1936 (two spells), Honorary secretary between 1933 and 1939 and club President between 1980 and 1989.
He also held posts at Wakefield Sports Club limited and remained active at the rugby club until his death. His contribution to the club was described in Wakefield Rugby Football Club—1901-2001 A Centenary History book as "probably unsurpassed".
He served for a time as a staff officer and left with the rank of major. In 1946 he joined the Territorial Army (KOYLI) transferring in 1954 to the Army Cadet Force.
In January 1971 he was awarded the Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work as County Sports officer for the Army Cadet Force.
He was a manufacturing confectioners agent.
