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Robert Perew

1923 – 1999

American rower

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About Robert Perew

Lived 1923 – 1999 (aged 76). Robert Perew was an American rower.

Robert "Bob" Strahan Perew (August 5, 1923 – November 14, 1999) was an American oarsman who was a bronze medalist in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Early life Perew was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had the bow seat.

Career Perew worked for General Electric and Electric Boat. He was then the sale manager for the northeast area for York International, retiring in 1989.

He also served in the Navy Reserve until 1989, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander.

Personal life He lived near Long Island Sound in Waterford, Connecticut for over forty years. He had two daughters, Ann and Joyce.

He was a member of the Yale-Harvard Regatta Committee for many years. He was also a member of the Retired Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the U.S. Olympic Alumni Association. In addition, he was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in New London, Connecticut.

In 1999, he died in Denton, Texas, where he lived from 1996 to 1999.

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Yale University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Perew?

American rower (1923-1999)

When was Robert Perew born?

Robert Perew was born on 5 August 1923 in Philadelphia.

When did Robert Perew die?

Robert Perew died on 14 November 1999 in Denton.

What was Robert Perew's occupation?

Robert Perew was a rower.

What nationality was Robert Perew?

Robert Perew was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Perew

· Wikidata: Q7348840

· DBpedia: Robert Perew

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