John Kearns (4 January 1914 â 14 February 1945) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers.
Kearns was married and served as a bombardier in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. He died on active service on 14 February 1945 and is buried at South Shoebury (St. Andrew) Churchyard, Essex. He left a widow, Betty.