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William McLean

1918 – 1963

Bobsledder, Royal Air Force officer

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Lived 1918 – 1963 (aged 45). William McLean was a British bobsledder.

William John McLean (9 July 1918, Katanning, Western Australia – 9 November 1963, Halton Camp, Wendover, Buckinghamshire) was a British bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He finished seventh in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

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Also known as
Jack McLean, William John McLean

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William McLean?

Bobsledder, Royal Air Force officer

When was William McLean born?

William McLean was born on 9 July 1918.

When did William McLean die?

William McLean died on 9 November 1963.

What was William McLean's occupation?

William McLean was a bobsledder.

What nationality was William McLean?

William McLean was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McLean

· Wikidata: Q8015486

· DBpedia: William McLean (bobsleigh)

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