About Arthur Yancey Wear
Lived 1880 – 1918 (aged 38). Arthur Yancey Wear was an American tennis player.
Arthur Yancey Wear (March 1, 1880 – November 6, 1918) was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was the son of James H. Wear and the brother of Joseph Wear. In 1904 he won the bronze medal with his partner Clarence Gamble in the doubles competition. He died during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France in World War I.
Personal life Wear served as a captain in the 89th Infantry Division during World War I. He died of a perforated ulcer during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in November 1918. He is buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.
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Who was Arthur Yancey Wear?
American tennis player (1880-1918)
When was Arthur Yancey Wear born?
Arthur Yancey Wear was born on 1 March 1880 in St. Louis.
When did Arthur Yancey Wear die?
Arthur Yancey Wear died on 6 November 1918 in Pouilly.
What was Arthur Yancey Wear's occupation?
Arthur Yancey Wear was a tennis player.
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Arthur Yancey Wear was American.
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