bradley Posted 1 October , 2006 Share Posted 1 October , 2006 greetings pals,on looking up the famous football manager bill shanklys website i found a photo of his father,john, in service dress around the time of the war.any service records to be had of the man ???? would be interesting to see what he got up to.i have included the photo,hope it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 27 May , 2013 Share Posted 27 May , 2013 Seven years later, i'm wondering the same thing. I see there are pension papers for a John Shankly on Ancestry but don't have access. If it's the right man, there may be a mention of Bill who was known as Willie in those days. He was born in 1913. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw63 Posted 27 May , 2013 Share Posted 27 May , 2013 6385 Sgt John Shankly, born Douglas, Lanarkshire 1875 Residence in 1909: Marse Place, Glenbuck Enlisted 16th April 1909 5th Btn Royal Scots Fusiliers Invalided out 5th July 1916 (aged 41) inflamation of myocardium. Civilian occupation: Tailor & Postman No overseas service Refused pension May 1919 7 children listed including William 2/9/13 Yes, It's definitely him (also papers for Bill's brother / cousin (?), 7134 Pte Alexander Leo Shankly 5th RSF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 27 May , 2013 Share Posted 27 May , 2013 Many thanks, Simon. Interesting that he had a heart problem. All five of his sons were professional footballers. At least three, (Bill, Bob and John) died from heart attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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