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John Sharp (footballer)

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John Sharp
Personal information
Full name John Harold Sharp[1]
Date of birth 1885[2]
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death 1965 (aged 79–80)[3]
Place of death Leith, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
St Bernard's
1909–1910 Hibernian 12 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Harold Sharp MC (1885–1965) was a Scottish professional football forward who played in the Scottish League for Hibernian and St Bernard's.[4]

Personal life

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After the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Sharp enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.[4] By mid-1918 he was serving as a temporary lieutenant and performed a deed which saw him awarded with the Military Cross on 16 September 1918:[5][1]

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the week's operations, especially in rallying and organising his men during withdrawals under heavy fire. On one occasion he led a bombing party back to a trench occupied by the enemy, keeping them back until his company had reorganised in a new position. Another time he pushed forward with a Lewis gun section to meet an attack which was beaten off. Until wounded he inspired all his men by his example.

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hibernian 1909–10[6] Scottish First Division 12 5 2 0 14 5
Career total 12 5 2 0 14 5

References

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  1. ^ a b "Supplement To The London Gazette, 16 September, 1918. 11013" (PDF). Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Statutory registers – Births". ScotlandsPeople. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Statutory registers – Deaths". ScotlandsPeople. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Hibernian Football Club in the First World War" (PDF). pp. 2–3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  5. ^ John Sharp on Lives of the First World War
  6. ^ "Hibernian Player John Sharp Details". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 9 June 2018.