Frank Martin (footballer, born 1887)


Francis Martin was an English professional football left half and right back who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town, Hull City and Aberdare Athletic.

Personal life

Martin was married with two children and worked as a stonemason. He served as a private with the Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War. Martin was shot in the jaw near Beaumont-Hamel in April 1916 and remained in France until November 1916, before returning to Britain for recuperation and being medically discharged in August 1917.

Career statistics