About Philip Smith
Lived 1885 – 1918 (aged 32–33). Philip Smith was an association football player.
Career Smith played for Knutton before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1905. After making his debut in a 3–1 defeat to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 2 September, he became a regular in the first-team. He served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and was killed in action whilst fighting in the Western Front on 29 September 1918.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Smith?
Footballer (1885-1918)
When was Philip Smith born?
Philip Smith was born in 1885 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
When did Philip Smith die?
Philip Smith died on 29 September 1918 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was Philip Smith's occupation?
Philip Smith was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philip Smith (footballer, born 1885)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Smith. https://biography.guide/philip-smith-association-football-player/
MLA: "Philip Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-smith-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Philip Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-smith-association-football-player/.
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