Eddie Garvie facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edwin Stanley Garvey | ||
| Date of birth | 14 September 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Calton, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 15 October 1915 (aged 23) | ||
| Place of death | Jülich, German Empire | ||
| Playing position | Half back, forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1911–1914 | Queen's Park | 85 | (7) |
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Edwin Stanley Garvie (born September 14, 1892 – died October 15, 1915) was a talented Scottish football player. He played as a half back (a midfield player) and a forward (a goal scorer). Eddie Garvie played for Queen's Park in the Scottish League.
He was a very important player for his team, even becoming the captain. People at the time said he was the "best all-round player Queen's Park has known for many years."
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Eddie Garvie's Football Career
Eddie Garvie started playing for Queen's Park in 1911. This club was special because it was an amateur team. This means the players did not get paid to play football. They played for the love of the game!
He played in 85 games for Queen's Park and scored 7 goals. His skills as both a defender and an attacker made him a valuable player. He was known for being good at many parts of the game.
Life During Wartime
Before the First World War started, Eddie Garvie worked in an office. He was a clerk for businesses that traded with other countries.
When the war began in August 1914, Eddie decided to join the army. He became a soldier in the 5th Battalion of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He served as a lance corporal, which is a junior leader in the army.
A Soldier's Sacrifice
In September 1915, Eddie Garvie was fighting in a big battle called the Battle of Loos. During this battle, he was hurt. He was then taken as a prisoner by the German army.
Sadly, Eddie Garvie died from his injuries on October 15, 1915, in a hospital in Jülich, Germany. He was only 23 years old. His grave was later moved to a cemetery called the Südfriedhof in Cologne.
His Brother's Story
Eddie's younger brother, Ernest Garvie, also served in the First World War. He was an officer in the Highland Light Infantry. Ernest was a brave soldier and even won an award called the Military Cross for his courage.
Tragically, Ernest also died during the war in 1918, during another battle called the Battle of the Lys. He was accidentally killed by another officer.
