About Donald Shanks
Lived 1923 – 1978 (aged 54–55). Donald Shanks was a swimmer.
Donald Joseph Shanks (3 October 1922 – 4 October 1978) was a Bermudian swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Personal life Shanks served in the Bermuda Volunteer Engineers and the Royal Air Force as a wireless operator during the Second World War. He was awarded the Defence Medal for his service. Shanks died of cancer in 1978.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donald Shanks?
Bermudian swimmer
When was Donald Shanks born?
Donald Shanks was born in 1923 in Pembroke Parish.
When did Donald Shanks die?
Donald Shanks died on 4 October 1978 in Smith's Parish.
What was Donald Shanks's occupation?
Donald Shanks was a swimmer.
What nationality was Donald Shanks?
Donald Shanks's recorded nationality: Bermuda.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Donald Shanks (swimmer)
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