About Overton Keightley
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 70). Overton Keightley was an Australian military personnel.
Overton Benjamin Keightley (19 May 1913 – 25 October 1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Known as 'Obe' or 'Ossie', Overton Keightly came from Inverell, New South Wales and was graded with the St George club in 1940. Keightley played Third Grade, Reserve Grade and 3 first grade games before joining the Australian Army at the end of the 1941 NSWRFL season.
'Obe' Keightley was a member of the St George Reserve Grade Premiership winning team of 1940.
Death Keightly died on 25 October 1983 in Potts Point, New South Wales.
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Who was Overton Keightley?
Australian rugby league player
When was Overton Keightley born?
Overton Keightley was born on 19 May 1913 in Inverell.
When did Overton Keightley die?
Overton Keightley died on 25 October 1983.
What was Overton Keightley's occupation?
Overton Keightley was a military personnel.
What nationality was Overton Keightley?
Overton Keightley was Australian.
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