About Jack Murdoch
Lived 1908 – 1944 (aged 36). Jack Murdoch was a Canadian rower.
Captain John Lawrence Cosgrave Murdoch (July 18, 1908 – October 10, 1944) was a Canadian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he won the bronze medal as member of the Canadian boat in the eights competition. An officer with the Royal Canadian Artillery, he died in the Netherlands during the Second World War.
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Who was Jack Murdoch?
Canadian rower (1908–1944)
When was Jack Murdoch born?
Jack Murdoch was born on 18 July 1908 in Toronto.
When did Jack Murdoch die?
Jack Murdoch died on 10 October 1944 in Terneuzen.
What was Jack Murdoch's occupation?
Jack Murdoch was a rower.
What nationality was Jack Murdoch?
Jack Murdoch was Canadian.
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