David Glencross Slimmon (2 August 1895 – 23 July 1917) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish League for Dumbarton and Kilmarnock as a left back.
Personal life Slimmon served as a second corporal in the Royal Engineers during the First World War. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1916 for "gallantry and bravery in blowing up six German dugouts". Slimmon was killed by shellfire in the Ypres Salient on 23 July 1917 and was buried in Hop Store Cemetery, Vlamertinge.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDumbarton1913–14Scottish First Division10001Appearance in Scottish Qualifying Cup020Kilmarnock1914–15Scottish First Division160——1601915–1610——10Total170——170Career total1800010190
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