James Rae Armstrong (12 July 1887 – 10 October 1915) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for

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and St Mirren.

Personal life

Armstrong enlisted as a

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in the 5th Battalion of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914. He died of wounds at 5th General Hospital,

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, France on 10 October 1915 and was buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen.

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References

Scottish footballers 1915 deaths British Army personnel of World War I British military personnel killed in World War I Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders soldiers Kilmarnock F.C. players People from Dennistoun St Mirren F.C. players Scottish Football League players Association football forwards 1887 births {{Scotland-footy-forward-1880s-stub