George Allan (footballer, born 1885)

George Allan (1885 – 14 March 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half back in the Scottish League for Partick Thistle and Ayr United.

Personal life
Allan's military service during the First World War began in the Highland Light Infantry. After being commissioned into the London Regiment as a second lieutenant, he was killed in a training accident at Morn Hill Camp, outside Winchester, on 14 March 1916. Whilst being taught how to fire a West Spring Gun, Allan was hit in the face by a trench bomb and died of wounds 10 minutes later. He was buried in Mauchline Cemetery.