About Archie Wilson
Lived 1890 – 1916 (aged 25–26). Archie Wilson was a British association football player.
Personal life Wilson initially worked in a munitions factory during the First World War, before enlisting as a private in the London Scottish in 1915. He was killed on the first day of the Somme the following year, during the attack on the Gommecourt Salient.
Career statistics
Honours Southend United Southern League Second Division second-place promotion: 1912–13
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Archie Wilson?
Scottish footballer (1890-1916)
When was Archie Wilson born?
Archie Wilson was born in 1890 in Cambuslang.
When did Archie Wilson die?
Archie Wilson died in 1916 in Somme.
What was Archie Wilson's occupation?
Archie Wilson was an association football player.
What nationality was Archie Wilson?
Archie Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Archie Wilson (footballer, born 1890)
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