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Willie Wiseman

1896 – 1979

Scottish footballer

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About Willie Wiseman

Lived 1896 – 1979 (aged 82–83). Willie Wiseman was a British association football player and association football coach.

Personal life Wiseman was educated at Fordyce Academy and Aberdeen University and left the latter institution in 1916 to serve in the First World War with the Gordon Highlanders. During his time on the Western Front, he was gassed, wounded and posted missing for a week. After the war, he went to India to assist with the restructuring of the British Indian Army.

After leaving the army, Wiseman completed his studies at Glasgow Technical College and later worked as an Assistant Roads Surveyor for Dunbartonshire Council. He took up a Deputy County Surveyor position in Banffshire in 1930, which brought his senior football career to an end. Wiseman also married in 1930 and had one son. He served as a major in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War, recruiting and training personnel at Redford Barracks and then working on infrastructure projects Iceland and Cardiff. After retiring from his role as County Roads Surveyor with Banffshire Council, Wiseman retired to Edinburgh.

Honours Queen's Park Scottish League Division Two: 1922–23

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1979, Edinburgh
Education
University of Aberdeen, Fordyce Academy
Also known as
William Wiseman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willie Wiseman?

Scottish footballer (1896-1979)

When was Willie Wiseman born?

Willie Wiseman was born on 18 October 1896 in Turriff.

When did Willie Wiseman die?

Willie Wiseman died in 1979 in Edinburgh.

What was Willie Wiseman's occupation?

Willie Wiseman was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Willie Wiseman?

Willie Wiseman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Wiseman

· Wikidata: Q16937442

· DBpedia: Willie Wiseman

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