James Sharp (footballer, born 1894)
James Sharp (1894 – 26 April 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left back in the Scottish League for Falkirk.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1894 | ||
| Place of birth | Denny, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 26 April 1915 (aged 20–21)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Flanders, Belgium[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Grange Rovers | |||
| 1913–1914 | Falkirk | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life
Soon after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Sharp enlisted as a private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.[2] He was serving in the 7th Battalion when he was killed in Flanders on 26 April 1915.[1] Sharp is commemorated on the Menin Gate.[1]
References
- "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- "They Died in the Conflict during Season 1914–1915" (PDF). p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- Meffen, John. "Falkirk FC Players to 1938/39" (PDF). p. 114. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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