About George McLay
Lived 1889 – 1917 (aged 27–28). George McLay was a British association football player.
Personal life McLay served as a sergeant in McCrae's Battalion of the Royal Scots during the First World War and saw action at the Battle of the Somme. As McLay advanced near Poelcappelle during the Battle of Passchendaele on 22 October 1917, he became trapped in barbed wire and was shot multiple times, before being shot through the head.
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Honours Raith Rovers Hall of Fame
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George McLay?
Scottish footballer (1889-1917)
When was George McLay born?
George McLay was born in 1889 in Crossgates.
When did George McLay die?
George McLay died on 22 October 1917 in West Flanders.
What was George McLay's occupation?
George McLay was an association football player.
What nationality was George McLay?
George McLay was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George McLay. https://biography.guide/george-mclay/
MLA: "George McLay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-mclay/.
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