James Sharp (footballer, born 1894)

James Sharp (1894 – 26 April 1915) was a Scottish professional football left back who played in the Scottish League for Falkirk.[2]

James Sharp

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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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] He is commemorated on the Menin Gate.[1]

References

1. "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
2. "They Died in the Conflict during Season 1914–1915" (PDF). p. 4. Retrieved 15 May 2018.