John Ferguson (footballer, born 1891)

Scottish footballer (1891–1916)

John Ferguson
Personal information
Full name	John Ferguson
Date of birth	1891
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death	23 October 1916 (aged 24)
Place of death	near Flers, France
Position(s)	Right half, inside right
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1912–1913	St Bernard's	22	(0)
1913–1914	Third Lanark	31	(5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Ferguson (1891 – 23 October 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right half in the Scottish League for Third Lanark and St Bernard's.

Personal life

Ferguson was born in Glasgow and brought up by an aunt in Aberfoyle. He attended Callander High School and the University of Edinburgh. Ferguson served as a second lieutenant in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War and was mentioned in despatches. He was killed by a grenade near Flers during the Battle of Le Transloy on 23 October 1916, in an action his Captain believed was worthy of a posthumous Victoria Cross. Ferguson is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

References

Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
^ "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
^ "They Died in the Conflict in Season 1916–1917" (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
^ "Research and Remembrance – Third Lanark Rifle Volunteers". www.hellfirecorner.co.uk. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

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