About John Ferguson
Lived 1891 – 1916 (aged 24–25). John Ferguson was a British association football player.
Personal life
Ferguson was born in Glasgow and brought up by an aunt in Aberfoyle. Ferguson served as a second lieutenant in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War and was mentioned in despatches.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ferguson?
Scottish footballer (1891-1916)
When was John Ferguson born?
John Ferguson was born in 1891 in Glasgow.
When did John Ferguson die?
John Ferguson died on 23 October 1916 in Somme.
What was John Ferguson's occupation?
John Ferguson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Ferguson?
John Ferguson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ferguson (footballer, born 1891)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ferguson. https://biography.guide/john-ferguson-association-football-player-1891/
MLA: "John Ferguson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ferguson-association-football-player-1891/.
Chicago: "John Ferguson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ferguson-association-football-player-1891/.
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