Full name Robert Williams Date of death 31 August 1916 Years Team | Place of birth Scotland Place of death Somme, France Team Apps | |
Died 31 August 1916, Somme, France | ||
Robert "Bobby" Williams was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 110 appearances in the Scottish League for Airdrieonians.
Personal life
Williams served as a private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed during the Battle of the Somme on 31 August 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
References
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