About George Legge
Lived 1887 – 1915 (aged 27–28). George Legge was an association football player.
Personal life As of 1911, Legge was working as a teacher at Skerry's College. He was killed in action on 29 September 1915, in an advance on Auchy-lez-La-Bassée during the early stages of the Battle of Loos. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Legge?
Scottish footballer (1887-1915)
When was George Legge born?
George Legge was born in 1887 in Shettleston.
When did George Legge die?
George Legge died on 25 September 1915 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was George Legge's occupation?
George Legge was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Legge (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Legge. https://biography.guide/george-legge/
MLA: "George Legge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-legge/.
Chicago: "George Legge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-legge/.
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