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The "Hearts'' and the Great War
SERGEANT JOHN ALLAN.
Born at Greenlaw, Berwickshire, on 2nd March 1887. Removed
with his parents to Edinburgh at an early age. Always keen on
football, he was a member of the first Dairy School team to win
the Inspector's Cup. He played for Wemyss Athletic and Tranent
Juniors ere joining the ranks of the Heart of Midlothian. A
whole-hearted player was John. A joiner to trade, he worked
with Messrs J. Duncan & Son, Grove Street. Shortly after the
outbreak of war he enlisted in the 9th Royal Scots. He fell at
Roeux, near Arras, on 22nd April 19 17. His home was at Spring-
well Place, Edinburgh.
SERGEANT JOHN ALLAN.
Born at Greenlaw, Berwickshire, on 2nd March 1887. Removed
with his parents to Edinburgh at an early age. Always keen on
football, he was a member of the first Dairy School team to win
the Inspector's Cup. He played for Wemyss Athletic and Tranent
Juniors ere joining the ranks of the Heart of Midlothian. A
whole-hearted player was John. A joiner to trade, he worked
with Messrs J. Duncan & Son, Grove Street. Shortly after the
outbreak of war he enlisted in the 9th Royal Scots. He fell at
Roeux, near Arras, on 22nd April 19 17. His home was at Spring-
well Place, Edinburgh.
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| Description | With which is incorporated 'The "Hearts" and the Army'. By John M'Cartney, Manager, Heart of Midlothian F.C. Ltd. Edinburgh: Bishop & Sons, 1918. |
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| Description | Scottish First World War rolls of honour containing listings of casualties and those who died while on active service. Includes rolls for organisations, such as schools, universities, clans, businesses and churches, as well as for places all over Scotland. Also some orders of service for unveiling of war memorials. |
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