About John Burrough
Lived 1913 – 1944 (aged 31). John Burrough was a British rower.
John Hardy Burrough (1913-1944) was a male rower who competed for England.
Rowing career Burrough rowed for the London Rowing Club.
He represented the England team and won a gold medal in the eights event at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney, Australia.
Personal life He was the son of Ernest James Burrough and Sophie Burrough, of Epsom, Surrey. He was an works control chemist (distillery and winery) by trade and lived in Downs Avenue, Epsom during 1938.
He was killed during World War II, in 1944 when serving as a flight lieutenant with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and is commemorated at the Runnymede Memorial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Burrough?
English rower (1913-1944)
When was John Burrough born?
John Burrough was born on 15 February 1913 in Surrey.
When did John Burrough die?
John Burrough died on 26 November 1944.
What was John Burrough's occupation?
John Burrough was a rower.
What nationality was John Burrough?
John Burrough was British.
Sources & further reading
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