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Percy John Overton

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    Percy John AWMM
  • Surname
    Overton AWMM
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    300 AWMM
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    Male AWMM
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  • Father was named Charles Overton. AWMM

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    Kia Gallipoli AWMM
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  • He went on to serve as 2nd in command of Canterbury Mounted Rifles at Gallipoli. Undertaking dangerous recon missions outside british lines. He was killed on 07/08/15
    Public - Richard - Other Relative - 3 April 2015
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03 April 2015RichardOtago New ZealandOther Relative

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