Francis O'Hara
Francis O'Hara was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward.
Club career
O'Hara began his footballing career in his native Scotland with both Strathclyde and Albion Rovers before a move to English side Chelsea in August 1905. He played for one season with Chelsea, playing once in the league, and twice in the FA Cup, where he scored three goals. He returned to Albion Rovers in the summer of 1906, before going on to play for Wigan Town, Birmingham City, Pendlebury and Royal Albert.Military career
O'Hara signed up for the army in December 1899, lying about his age and joining the Highland Light Infantry. He served in South Africa and Egypt, serving until late 1904, but remaining a reservist until 1913. At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, O'Hara reenlisted in the Highland Light Infantry, and was killed in action only a year later, on 12 July 1915, in the Gallipoli Campaign.He was commemorated in Chelsea's Roll of Honour on Armistice Day 2021.