About William Pickering
Lived 1894 – 1917 (aged 22–23). William Pickering was a British association football player.
Personal life In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, Pickering enlisted as a private in the Seaforth Highlanders. He was buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.
Honours Burnley Lancashire Senior Cup: 1914–15
Career statistics
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Pickering?
Scottish footballer (1894-1917)
When was William Pickering born?
William Pickering was born in 1894 in Glasgow.
When did William Pickering die?
William Pickering died on 9 November 1917 in Iraq.
What was William Pickering's occupation?
William Pickering was an association football player.
What nationality was William Pickering?
William Pickering was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Pickering
· DBpedia: William Pickering (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Pickering. https://biography.guide/william-pickering-association-football-player/
MLA: "William Pickering." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-pickering-association-football-player/.
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