About Alec Kay
Lived 1879 – 1917 (aged 37–38). Alec Kay was a British association football player.
Personal life A pre-war Royal Scot, Kay served as a rifleman in the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) during the First World War and was killed on the Western Front on 15 February 1917. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alec Kay?
Scottish footballer (1879-1917)
When was Alec Kay born?
Alec Kay was born in 1879 in Edinburgh.
When did Alec Kay die?
Alec Kay died on 15 February 1917 in Somme.
What was Alec Kay's occupation?
Alec Kay was an association football player.
What nationality was Alec Kay?
Alec Kay was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Kay. https://biography.guide/alec-kay/
MLA: "Alec Kay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alec-kay/.
Chicago: "Alec Kay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alec-kay/.
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