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The "Hearts" and the Great War
PRIVATE ERNEST ELLIS.
Born at Sprowston, near Norwich, on 30th November 1885. A
boot operator by trade, he early gave promise of a successful
football career. He became a professional for Norwich City,
and then migrated to Barnsley ere reaching Edinburgh. A big
powerful player, yet withal scrupulously fair. Another of the
gallant band that joined the 16th Royal Scots. He made the
supreme sacrifice at the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916. He
left a widow — an Edinburgh lady — and a little girl born after
he went to France. His three brothers are on active service.
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PRIVATE ERNEST ELLIS.
Born at Sprowston, near Norwich, on 30th November 1885. A
boot operator by trade, he early gave promise of a successful
football career. He became a professional for Norwich City,
and then migrated to Barnsley ere reaching Edinburgh. A big
powerful player, yet withal scrupulously fair. Another of the
gallant band that joined the 16th Royal Scots. He made the
supreme sacrifice at the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916. He
left a widow — an Edinburgh lady — and a little girl born after
he went to France. His three brothers are on active service.
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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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