About Laurie Pickup
Lived 1916 – 1942 (aged 26). Laurie Pickup was an Australian rugby league player.
Lawrence Francis 'Laurie' Pickup (8 March 1916 – 3 June 1942) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
Playing career A product of Marist Bros. Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Pickup in the mid-1930s was a talented Eastern Suburbs junior that featured in first grade between 1938 and 1939.
Pickup played five-eighth for Eastern Suburbs in the 1938 grand final that was defeated by Canterbury-Bankstown 19–6.
War service Pickup enlisted in the RAAF during World War Two in 1941. On 3 June 1942, Leading Aircraftman Pickup was killed when the Avro Anson he was flying in conducted a forced landing into the Great Australian Bight off Kangaroo Island, Australia. All 4 on board died in the crash.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Laurie Pickup?
Australian rugby league player (1916-1942)
When was Laurie Pickup born?
Laurie Pickup was born on 8 March 1916 in Sydney.
When did Laurie Pickup die?
Laurie Pickup died on 3 June 1942.
What was Laurie Pickup's occupation?
Laurie Pickup was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Laurie Pickup?
Laurie Pickup was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurie Pickup. https://biography.guide/laurie-pickup/
MLA: "Laurie Pickup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurie-pickup/.
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