In the year 1944
704 Notable deaths
George William Johnson
American politician (1869-1944).
Born November 10th, 1869 in Charles Town.
Died February 24th, 1944 at 74 years old in Martinsburg.
John Symes
English cricket player (1879-1944).
Born January 11th, 1879 in Crediton.
Died September 23rd, 1944 at 65 years old in Newton Abbot. [ref]
Frederick Holmes
British tug of war competitor (1886-1944).
Born August 9th, 1886 in Cosford.
Died November 9th, 1944 at 58 years old in Smithfield.
Charles Paumier du Vergier
Belgian sport shooter.
Born March 11th, 1874 in Schaerbeek. [ref]
Died October 7th, 1944 at 70 years old [ref]
Deaths 701 to 704 of 704
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