Billy Wilson (footballer, born 1896) explained

Billy Wilson
Fullname:William Arthur Wilson
Birth Date:17 March 1896
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position:Right half
Years1:1913–1922
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1922
Clubs2:Merthyr Town
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Clubs3:West Stanley
Clubs4:Carlisle United

William Arthur Wilson (17 March 1896 – 1996) was an English professional footballer, who played in the Football League for Merthyr Town as a right half.[1]

Personal life

Wilson served as a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy during the First World War.[2] He served at HMS Vivid II in Devonport.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 316.
  2. Web site: William Arthur Wilson Service Record . 8 February 2022 . Football and the First World War . en-US.