About Philip Falle
Lived 1885 – 1936 (aged 50). Philip Falle was a British sailor.
Philip Vernon le Geyt Falle (19 March 1885 – 2 January 1936) was a Jersey sailor who represented Great Britain at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
He was born in British India and grew up in Saint Helier, Jersey. He was educated at Reading School in Berkshire. During World War I, he served in the Army Service Corps and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in the 1916 Birthday Honours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Falle?
Olympic sailor
When was Philip Falle born?
Philip Falle was born on 19 March 1885 in Kolkata.
When did Philip Falle die?
Philip Falle died on 2 January 1936 in Gibraltar.
What was Philip Falle's occupation?
Philip Falle was a sailor.
What nationality was Philip Falle?
Philip Falle was British.
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· DBpedia: Philip Falle (sailor)
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