About Bobby Houston
Lived 1888 – 1915 (aged 26–27). Bobby Houston was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life Houston served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War and was attached to the Seaforth Highlanders as a private when he was killed in action in France on 9 May 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Houston?
(1888-1915)
When was Bobby Houston born?
Bobby Houston was born in 1888 in Kilbarchan.
When did Bobby Houston die?
Bobby Houston died on 9 May 1915 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was Bobby Houston's occupation?
Bobby Houston was a military personnel and association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Houston (footballer, born 1889)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Houston. https://biography.guide/bobby-houston/
MLA: "Bobby Houston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-houston/.
Chicago: "Bobby Houston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-houston/.
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