Thomas Kennedy Chalmers (1883 – 20 April 1918) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Notts County.[3]

Tommy Chalmers
Personal information
Full name Thomas Kennedy Chalmers[1]
Date of birth 1883[1]
Place of birth Beith, Scotland[1]
Date of death 20 April 1918(1918-04-20) (aged 34–35)
Place of death Somme, France[2]
Position(s) Centre Half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1904–1905 Beith
1905–1909 Notts County 18 (1)
1909–1911 Ilkeston United
1911–1912 Shirebrook
Total 18 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Chalmers was married.[2] He served as a private in the Highland Light Infantry during the First World War and was killed in action on the Western Front on 20 April 1918.[2] He is buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tommy Chalmers at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b c d "Casualty Details: Thomas Kennedy Chalmers". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.