About Patrick Slavin
Lived 1877 – 1916 (aged 39). Patrick Slavin was a British association football player.
Personal life Slavin served as a sergeant in the Royal Scots during the First World War. At the time of his enlistment in February 1915, he was working as a foreman at Braehead Quarry, Edinburgh. Slavin was killed during a failed attack on Serre-lès-Puisieux on 13 November 1916, during the Battle of the Ancre. He was buried in Serre Road Cemetery No. 2.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Patrick Slavin?
Scottish footballer (1877-1916)
When was Patrick Slavin born?
Patrick Slavin was born on 5 May 1877 in Shotts.
When did Patrick Slavin die?
Patrick Slavin died on 13 November 1916 in Serre-lès-Puisieux.
What was Patrick Slavin's occupation?
Patrick Slavin was an association football player.
What nationality was Patrick Slavin?
Patrick Slavin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick Slavin. https://biography.guide/patrick-slavin/
MLA: "Patrick Slavin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patrick-slavin/.
Chicago: "Patrick Slavin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/patrick-slavin/.
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