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Pearse, Samuel George (1897–1919)

labourer and soldier

Samuel George Pearse (1897-1919), by unknown photographer, 1915-19

Samuel George Pearse (1897-1919), by unknown photographer, 1915-19

Australian War Memorial, H06653

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Samuel George Pearse (1897-1919), by unknown photographer, 1915-19

Samuel George Pearse (1897-1919), by unknown photographer, 1915-19

Australian War Memorial, H06653

Life Summary [details]

Birth

16 July, 1897
Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales

Death

29 August, 1919 (aged 22)
Emptsa, Russia

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