About Alex Barrie
Lived 1878 – 1918 (aged 40). Alex Barrie was a British association football player.
Personal life Barrie served as a corporal in the Highland Light Infantry during the First World War and was killed during the Battle of the Canal du Nord on 1 October 1918, just over five weeks before the armistice. He was buried in Flesquières Hill British Cemetery.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals St Bernard's 1901–02 Scottish Second Division 12 1 0 0 12 1
1902–03
3 1 0 0 3 1 1903–04 17 1 1 0 18 1 1904–05 13 1 0 0 13 1 1905–06 23 0 4 1 27 1 1906–07 10 0 0 0 10 0
66 3 5 1 71 4 Rangers 1907–08
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Barrie?
British association football player (1878-1918)
When was Alex Barrie born?
Alex Barrie was born on 18 August 1878 in Camlachie.
When did Alex Barrie die?
Alex Barrie died on 1 October 1918 in Nord.
What was Alex Barrie's occupation?
Alex Barrie was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Barrie?
Alex Barrie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Barrie. https://biography.guide/alex-barrie/
MLA: "Alex Barrie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-barrie/.
Chicago: "Alex Barrie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-barrie/.
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