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Rankin, Robert William (1907–1942)

naval officer

Robert William Rankin (1907-1942), by unknown photographer

Robert William Rankin (1907-1942), by unknown photographer

Australian War Memorial, P00871.004

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Robert William Rankin (1907-1942), by unknown photographer

Robert William Rankin (1907-1942), by unknown photographer

Australian War Memorial, P00871.004

Life Summary [details]

Birth

3 June, 1907
Cobar, New South Wales, Australia

Death

4 March, 1942 (aged 34)
at sea

Occupation