About Bill Mallory
Lived 1901 – 1945 (aged 43). Bill Mallory was an American intelligence officer and american football player.
William Neely "Memphis" Mallory (November 20, 1901 – February 13, 1945) was an American college football player. He was a significant part of the Yale University teams that went 8–1 in 1921 and 8–0 in 1923. After graduating, he joined the US Army Air Forces as an intelligence officer and led Operation Mallory during World War II, which destroyed 22 of 24 bridges over the Po River, thereby damaging German supply lines into Italy. He died on his way home from the war, when his plane crashed. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1964.
Yale University established the William Neely Mallory Award in his memory.
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Who was Bill Mallory?
American football player (1901–1945)
When was Bill Mallory born?
Bill Mallory was born on 20 November 1901 in Memphis.
When did Bill Mallory die?
Bill Mallory died on 13 February 1945 in Italy.
What was Bill Mallory's occupation?
Bill Mallory was an intelligence officer and american football player.
What nationality was Bill Mallory?
Bill Mallory was American.
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· DBpedia: Bill Mallory (American football, born 1901)
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