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Harry Allwork

1909 – 1942

Australian rugby league player and soldier

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Lived 1909 – 1942 (aged 33). Harry Allwork was a military personnel.

Harold Cecil Allwork (22 April 1909 – 31 October 1942) was an Australian rugby league footballer. He competed in the New South Wales Rugby League for North Sydney, and also represented the Second Australian Imperial Force in rugby league during the Second World War. Allwork appeared in 16 matches for North Sydney in 1933–34, gaining 2 tries and earning 6 points in 16 appearances. He enlisted as a private in the Second Australian Imperial Force on 15 July 1940 and was assigned to the 2/3rd Pioneer Battalion. In 1940, Allwork appeared once for the AIF rugby league team. Allwork was transferred to the Middle Eastern theatre in November 1941, and was given 60 days field punishment for committing an "offence against the person of an invaded country" and for "striking a superior officer" in May 1942. He was killed in action during the Second Battle of El Alamein on 31 October 1942 and is buried at the El Alamein War Cemetery.

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Who was Harry Allwork?

Australian rugby league player and soldier

When was Harry Allwork born?

Harry Allwork was born on 22 April 1909 in Eastbourne.

When did Harry Allwork die?

Harry Allwork died on 31 October 1942.

What was Harry Allwork's occupation?

Harry Allwork was a military personnel.

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· Wikidata: Q97304576

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