About William Miller
Lived 1875 – 1915 (aged 39–40). William Miller was a British association football player.
Personal life
Miller worked as a picture framer in Dumfries. Miller served as a corporal in the King's Own Scottish Borderers during the First World War and on 13 August 1915 was on board the troopship HMT Royal Edward when it was torpedoed by in the Aegean Sea. He was initially presumed dead and was later commemorated on the Helles Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Miller?
Scottish footballer, born 1875
When was William Miller born?
William Miller was born in 1875 in Dumfries.
When did William Miller die?
William Miller died on 13 August 1915 in Aegean Sea.
What was William Miller's occupation?
William Miller was an association football player.
What nationality was William Miller?
William Miller was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Miller (footballer, born 1875)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Miller. https://biography.guide/william-miller-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-miller-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "William Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-miller-association-football-player/.
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