Bobby Williams (Scottish footballer) explained

Bobby Williams
Fullname:Robert Williams
Birth Place:Ayrshire, Scotland
Death Date:31 August 1916
Death Place:France
Position:Right half
Years1:1910–1916
Clubs1:Airdrieonians
Caps1:114
Goals1:10

Robert Williams was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 110 appearances in the Scottish League for Airdrieonians as a right half.[1]

Personal life

Williams enlisted as a private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers in February 1916, during the First World War.[2] He was killed on the Western Front on 31 August 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  2. Web site: Airdrieonians F.C. And The First World War . 22 July 2017 . 2.