John Fleming (footballer, born 1890)
The basics
Quick facts
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Male
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Birth:
(Slamannan)
The details
Biography
Introduction
John Fleming (1890–21 March 1916) was a Scottish professional football right half and forward who played in the Scottish Football League for St Bernard's. He also appeared in the Football League for Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Personal life
Fleming served as a lance corporal in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders during the First World War and died of wounds suffered at the front at Catterick Garrison on 21 March 1916. He was buried in Inveresk Parish Churchyard.