English footballer
Clare Wilson (c. 1 April 1886 – 9 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside left.
Career
Wilson spent his early career with Wallsend Park Villa and Gateshead Town.[4] He signed for Bradford City from Gateshead in March 1907.[5] He made 2 league appearances for the club,[6] before joining Glossop in December 1908.[5] He later played for Oldham Athletic and Gateshead.[4]
Death
Wilson joined the Durham Light Infantry in December 1915 and then transferred to the Manchester Regiment's 22nd Battalion. He was killed in action in 1917 on the Western Front.[3]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
References
- ^ Aged 29 years and 245 days on 1 December 1915; British Army WWI Service Records, 1914–1920
- ^ Occupation: Professional Footballer; 1911 England Census
- ^ a b c d UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914–1919
- ^ a b Clare Wilson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b Frost, p. 410
- ^ Frost, p. 390