About Frank Shanley
Lived 1889 – 1917 (aged 27–28). Frank Shanley was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life Shanley had two brothers and prior to the First World War, he worked as an attendant at the Whittingham Asylum. In May 1915, 9 months after Britain's entry into the First World War, Shanley enlisted as a private in the Gordon Highlanders. Shanley was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Shanley?
English footballer (1889-1917)
When was Frank Shanley born?
Frank Shanley was born in 1889 in Barrowford.
When did Frank Shanley die?
Frank Shanley died on 4 July 1917 in West Flanders.
What was Frank Shanley's occupation?
Frank Shanley was a military personnel and association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Shanley. https://biography.guide/frank-shanley/
MLA: "Frank Shanley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-shanley/.
Chicago: "Frank Shanley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-shanley/.
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