John Sharp (footballer)

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]

For the Hearts player, see Jack Sharp (Scottish footballer).
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

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
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
  1. "Supplement To The London Gazette, 16 September, 1918. 11013" (PDF). Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  2. "Statutory registers – Births". ScotlandsPeople. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. "Statutory registers – Deaths". ScotlandsPeople. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. "Hibernian Football Club in the First World War" (PDF). pp. 2–3. 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.
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