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Philip Allison

1889 – 1982

Olympic fencer

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Lived 1889 – 1982 (aged 93). Philip Allison was an American fencer.

Philip Whalley Allison (May 21, 1889 – July 5, 1982) was an American fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Born in Walla Walla, Washington, He was selected for the United States team at the 1924 Summer Olympics in both fencing and modern pentathlon, choosing to compete in fencing; he fenced on the foil team, which reached the quarter finals. He later fenced for the New York Athletic Club, where he was on 8 teams that won national championships, and placed in national championships as an individual. He was inducted into the Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996.

Allison was a career officer in the United States Army; he retired as a colonel. He taught at Walla Walla High School. He died in 1982 in Salem, Oregon.

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Who was Philip Allison?

Olympic fencer (1889–1982)

When was Philip Allison born?

Philip Allison was born on 21 May 1889 in Walla Walla.

When did Philip Allison die?

Philip Allison died on 4 July 1982 in Salem.

What was Philip Allison's occupation?

Philip Allison was a fencer.

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Philip Allison was American.

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· Wikipedia: Philip Allison

· Wikidata: Q7183116

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