About David Slimmon
Lived 1895 – 1917 (aged 21). David Slimmon was a British association football player and association football coach.
Personal life Slimmon served as a second corporal in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1916 for "gallantry and bravery in blowing up six German dugouts". Slimmon was killed by shellfire in the Ypres Salient on 23 July 1917 and was buried in Hop Store Cemetery, Vlamertinge. Scottish First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
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Who was David Slimmon?
Scottish footballer (1895-1917)
When was David Slimmon born?
David Slimmon was born on 2 August 1895 in Kilmarnock.
When did David Slimmon die?
David Slimmon died on 23 July 1917 in Belgium.
What was David Slimmon's occupation?
David Slimmon was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was David Slimmon?
David Slimmon was British.
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