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Thorpe, Harry (1886–1918)

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Harry Thorpe (1886-1918), by unknown photographer, 1916-18

Harry Thorpe (1886-1918), by unknown photographer, 1916-18

Australian War Memorial, P01695.002

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Harry Thorpe (1886-1918), by unknown photographer, 1916-18

Harry Thorpe (1886-1918), by unknown photographer, 1916-18

Australian War Memorial, P01695.002

Life Summary [details]

Birth

7 October, 1886
Lake Tyers, Victoria, Australia

Death

9 August, 1918 (aged 31)
Bayonvilles, France

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