About Harry Fletcher
Lived 1878 – 1917 (aged 39). Harry Fletcher was an association football player.
Personal life Fletcher attended Glasgow University and worked as a geography teacher at North Kelvinside Higher Grade School and at John Neilson Institution. He served in the Royal Field Artillery and the Royal Horse Artillery during the First World War and was wounded at the Battle of the Somme. Fletcher was holding the rank of second lieutenant when he was killed by shellfire at Zillebeke on 7 June 1917.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Fletcher?
association football player (1878-1917)
When was Harry Fletcher born?
Harry Fletcher was born on 11 May 1878 in Beith.
When did Harry Fletcher die?
Harry Fletcher died on 7 June 1917 in West Flanders.
What was Harry Fletcher's occupation?
Harry Fletcher was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Fletcher (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Fletcher. https://biography.guide/harry-fletcher-association-football-player/
MLA: "Harry Fletcher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-fletcher-association-football-player/.
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