Alexander W. Barrie (18 August 1878 – 1 October 1918) was a Scottish professional

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who played in the Scottish League for

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and St Bernard's as a centre half. He also played in the

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for

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and was capped by Scotland at junior level.

Personal life

Barrie served as a corporal in the Highland Light Infantry during the

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and was killed during the

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on 1 October 1918, just over five weeks before the

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. He was buried in Flesquières Hill British Cemetery.

Career statistics

Honours

Parkhead * Scottish Junior Cup: 1898–99 Abercorn * Scottish Qualifying Cup: 1912–13

References

1878 births 1918 deaths Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers English Football League players Men's association football midfielders Parkhead F.C. players British Army personnel of World War I British military personnel killed in World War I Highland Light Infantry soldiers St Bernard's F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Rangers F.C. players Scottish Football League players Kilmarnock F.C. players Abercorn F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scotland men's junior international footballers {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1870s-stub