About Les Primrose
Lived 1890 – 1918 (aged 28). Les Primrose was an Australian australian rules football player.
Leslie John Primrose (14 May 1890 – 4 June 1918) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League. He served in the Australian Flying Corps in World War I and took part in dogfights against the German Red Baron unit. He was killed in a plane crash in 1918.
Family The son of John William Primrose (1866–1919), and Catherine Ellen Primrose (1867–1937), née Dent, Leslie John Primrose was born in Ballarat, Victoria on 14 May 1890.
Football University (VFL) Cleared from Golden Point to University on 26 April 1912, he played in 16 senior matches over two seasons (1912–1913).
Military service Employed as a schoolteacher, Primrose enlisted in the First AIF on 2 August 1915.
Death He was killed in action when his plane crashed on its return flight to its base on 4 June 1918.
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Who was Les Primrose?
Australian rules footballer (1890-1918)
When was Les Primrose born?
Les Primrose was born on 14 May 1890 in Ballarat.
When did Les Primrose die?
Les Primrose died on 4 June 1918 in Battle of the Somme.
What was Les Primrose's occupation?
Les Primrose was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Les Primrose?
Les Primrose was Australian.
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