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Gellert, Leon Maxwell (1892–1977)

soldier, poet and journalist

Leon Maxwell Gellert (1892-1977), by May Moore, 1920s

Leon Maxwell Gellert (1892-1977), by May Moore, 1920s

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Leon Maxwell Gellert (1892-1977), by May Moore, 1920s

Leon Maxwell Gellert (1892-1977), by May Moore, 1920s

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an11253492

Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 May, 1892
Walkerville, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Death

22 August, 1977 (aged 85)
Toorak Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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