Donald Kennedy (footballer)

Donald Hall Kennedy MM (1888 – 18 November 1916) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish League for Abercorn, Arthurlie and Vale of Leven as a forward and half back.

Donald Kennedy
Personal information
Full name Donald Hall Kennedy[1]
Date of birth 1888
Place of birth Ardrossan, Scotland
Date of death 18 November 1916 (aged 28)[2]
Place of death Beaumont-Hamel, France[1]
Position(s) Forward, half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1909–1910 Arthurlie 4 (1)
1909Vale of Leven (loan) 1 (0)
1910–1915 Abercorn 25 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Prior to the First World War, Kennedy worked as a sculptor in Cathcart.[1] He served as a sergeant in the Highland Light Infantry during the war and was awarded the Military Medal during the course of his service.[1] Kennedy was killed at Beaumont-Hamel on 18 November 1916 and was buried in Serre Road Cemetery No. 1.[1][2]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Arthurlie 1908–09[3] Scottish Second Division 4 1 0 0 4 1
Vale of Leven (loan) 1909–10[3] Scottish Second Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Abercorn 1910–11[3] Scottish Second Division 10 0 0 0 10 0
1911–12[3] 2 0 0 0 2 0
1914–15[3] 13 1 13 1
Total 25 1 0 0 25 1
Career total 30 2 0 0 30 2

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Smith, James Meikle. "Paisley's Fallen in the War 1914–18" (PDF). p. 139. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.