About Tom Cranston
Lived 1891 – 1916 (aged 24–25). Tom Cranston was a British association football player.
Personal life
After the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Cranston enlisted as a private in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He was buried in Amara War Cemetery.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Cranston?
Scottish footballer (1891-1916)
When was Tom Cranston born?
Tom Cranston was born in 1891 in Ardrossan.
When did Tom Cranston die?
Tom Cranston died in 1916 in Iraq.
What was Tom Cranston's occupation?
Tom Cranston was an association football player.
What nationality was Tom Cranston?
Tom Cranston was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Cranston. https://biography.guide/tom-cranston-association-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Cranston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-cranston-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Cranston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-cranston-association-football-player/.
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