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Sing, William Edward (Billy) (1886–1943)

soldier (sniper) bushman and unionist

Billy Sing, c.1918

Billy Sing, c.1918

Australian War Memorial, P03633-006

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Billy Sing, c.1918

Billy Sing, c.1918

Australian War Memorial, P03633-006

Life Summary [details]

Birth

2 March, 1886
Clermont, Queensland, Australia

Death

19 May, 1943 (aged 57)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cause of Death

ruptured aorta

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