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William Pickering (footballer)

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Full name
  
William Pickering

Playing position
  
Centre forward

Date of birth
  
1894

Name
  
William Pickering


Place of birth
  
Glasgow, Scotland

Role
  
Footballer

Place of death
  
Iraq

Died
  
November 9, 1917, Iraq

Date of death
  
9 November 1917 (aged 23)

William Pickering (1894 – 9 November 1917) was a Scottish-born professional association footballer who played as a centre forward for Burnley. He was killed in action during the First World War while serving as a private in the Seaforth Highlanders.

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