About George Jordan
Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 26–27). George Jordan was a British association football player.
Personal life In 1940, early in the Second World War, Jordan enlisted as a private in the Black Watch. He was killed in the Battle of Normandy on 8 July 1944, while serving with the 7th Battalion, part of the 51st (Highland) Division.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Jordan?
British association football player (1917-1944)
When was George Jordan born?
George Jordan was born in 1917 in Scotland.
When did George Jordan die?
George Jordan died on 8 July 1944 in Calvados.
What was George Jordan's occupation?
George Jordan was an association football player.
What nationality was George Jordan?
George Jordan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Jordan (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Jordan. https://biography.guide/george-jordan-association-football-player/
MLA: "George Jordan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-jordan-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Jordan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-jordan-association-football-player/.
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