About James Wilson
Lived 1895 – 1917 (aged 21–22). James Wilson was an association football player.
Personal life Wilson attended Kilwinning Higher Grade School and Irvine Royal Academy and later worked as an accountant in Charing Cross. In September 1915, just over a year after Britain's entry into the First World War, Wilson enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. In 1917, Wilson was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was killed by a sniper in Flanders on 15 December 1917.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Wilson?
association football player (1895-1917)
When was James Wilson born?
James Wilson was born in 1895 in Kilwinning.
When did James Wilson die?
James Wilson died on 15 December 1917 in West Flanders.
What was James Wilson's occupation?
James Wilson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Wilson (footballer, born 1890)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wilson. https://biography.guide/james-wilson-association-football-player-1895/
MLA: "James Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-wilson-association-football-player-1895/.
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