About John Barbour
Lived 1891 – 1916 (aged 24–25). John Barbour was a British association football player.
Personal life Barbour attended Hutchesons' Grammar School and later worked in the audit office for a railway company, in addition to serving as a territorial. Barbour served as a lance corporal in the Highland Light Infantry during the First World War and was killed at High Wood during the Battle of the Somme on 15 July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Career statistics
Honours Preston North End
Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Barbour?
Scottish footballer (1891-1916)
When was John Barbour born?
John Barbour was born in 1891 in Glasgow.
When did John Barbour die?
John Barbour died on 15 July 1916 in Somme.
What was John Barbour's occupation?
John Barbour was an association football player.
What nationality was John Barbour?
John Barbour was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Barbour (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Barbour. https://biography.guide/john-barbour/
MLA: "John Barbour." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-barbour/.
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