About John Frail
Lived 1882 – 1915 (aged 32). John Frail was an association football player.
Personal life Frail was married with three children. He served as a private in the Black Watch during the First World War and was killed in action in Pas-de-Calais on 9 May 1915. Frail is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Frail?
(1882-1915)
When was John Frail born?
John Frail was born on 23 July 1882 in Burntisland.
When did John Frail die?
John Frail died on 9 May 1915 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was John Frail's occupation?
John Frail was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Frail. https://biography.guide/john-frail/
MLA: "John Frail." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-frail/.
Chicago: "John Frail." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-frail/.
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