Jock Taylor (footballer, born 1886)


John Taylor was a Scottish professional football inside forward who made over 120 Southern League appearances for Gillingham. He also played in the Scottish League for Leith Athletic and in the Football League for Hull City.

Personal life

Taylor served as a private in the Royal Scots during the First World War and was killed on the Somme in September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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