Charles Jeffrey facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Jeffrey | ||
| Place of birth | Dundonald, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 9 May 1915 | ||
| Place of death | Pas-de-Calais, France | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left, left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1913–1914 | Abercorn | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Charles Jeffrey was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left. He played in the Scottish Football League for Abercorn. Sadly, he died on May 9, 1915, during the First World War.
Charles Jeffrey: Footballer and Soldier
His Football Days
Charles Jeffrey was a talented footballer who played as an "outside left." This means he was a forward player who mostly played on the left side of the field. His job was to help score goals and create chances for his team.
He played for a team called Abercorn F.C. in the Scottish League. He played a total of four games for them and scored one goal. His time playing football was short, as a major world event soon changed his life.
Serving His Country
Before the First World War began, Charles Jeffrey worked as an assistant schoolmaster. He taught at the Perth Barracks in Scotland. This was a place where soldiers lived and trained.
When the First World War started, Charles joined the army. He became a sergeant in a famous Scottish army group called the Black Watch. A sergeant is a leader who guides a small group of soldiers.
Charles Jeffrey bravely served his country during the war. He was killed on May 9, 1915, while fighting in France. He is remembered at the Le Touret Memorial. This is a special place where the names of soldiers who died in the war are honored.
