William Pickering (footballer)

William Pickering (1894 – 9 November 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Burnley as a centre forward. He also played in the Scottish League for Morton.

Personal life
In 1915, during the second year of the First World War, Pickering enlisted as a private in the Seaforth Highlanders. Pickering's battalion saw action in the Mesopotamian campaign and he was shot through the head and killed during the Capture of Tikrit on 9 November 1917. He was buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.

Honours
Burnley
 * Lancashire Senior Cup: 1914–15