Francis Arthur Cartledge (1899 – unknown) was an English

English people

The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...

 footballer.

Playing career

Cartledge played for Ravensdale Mission before joining Port Vale

Port Vale F.C.

Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...

 as an amateur in November 1920. He signed as a professional in January 1921 and was a regular in the first team for the remainder of the season

1920–21 Port Vale F.C. season

The 1920–21 season was Port Vale's second consecutive season of football in the Football League. The season peaked early with a double victory in the league over rivals Stoke, however any sense of euphoria evaporated in February with the sale of star striker Bobby Blood. The club failed to find...

, but lost his spot in August 1921. He helped the club to lift the North Staffordshire Infirmary Cup in 1922, but only played four league games and was released at the end of the season

1921–22 Port Vale F.C. season

The 1921–22 season was Port Vale's third consecutive season of football in the Football League. Another difficult season, both on and off the pitch, the club finished with 36 points for the second season in a row...

. He moved on to Congleton Town

Congleton Town F.C.

Congleton Town F.C. is a football club based in Congleton, Cheshire, England. They currently play in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division and are full members of the Cheshire County Football Association...

.