Donald Dann
Australian Paralympic athlete and table tennis player
About Donald Dann
Lived 1949 – 2005 (aged 56). Donald Dann was an Australian table tennis player and athletics competitor.
Donald "Doc" William Dann, OAM (12 February 1949 – 31 July 2005) was an Australian Paralympic athlete and table tennis player. He was born in the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. where he served in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment from 3 December 1968 to 2 June 1969.
He founded the Tasmanian Amputee Sporting Association, was involved with several charity military and civilian organisations, and was involved with local football. He was awarded life membership of the Burnie sub-branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia in 2002, along with a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004, due to his strong involvement in the organisation. He died on 31 July 2005, aged 56, in Burnie.
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Who was Donald Dann?
Australian Paralympic athlete and table tennis player (1949-2005)
When was Donald Dann born?
Donald Dann was born on 12 February 1949 in Wynyard.
When did Donald Dann die?
Donald Dann died on 31 July 2005 in Burnie.
What was Donald Dann's occupation?
Donald Dann was a table tennis player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Donald Dann?
Donald Dann was Australian.
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