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William Philo

1882 – 1916

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Lived 1882 – 1916 (aged 34). William Philo was a British boxer.

William Philo (17 February 1882 in Islington, United Kingdom – 7 July 1916 in France) was a British Middleweight professional boxer who competed in the early twentieth century. He won a bronze medal in Boxing at the 1908 Summer Olympics, losing against Reginald Baker in the semi-finals. He served in the British Army with the 8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers and was posted missing, aged 34, during the Battle of the Somme in France on 7 July 1916 as a Company Serjeant Major. His remains were not recovered, and his name is recorded on the Thiepval Memorial.

1908 Olympic results Below is the record of William Philo, a British middleweight boxer who competed at the 1908 London Olympics:

Round of 16: defeated Arthur Murdoch (Great Britain) by decision, 2-1 Quarterfinal: bye Semifinal: lost to Reginald Baker (Australia & New Zealand) by first-round knockout (was awarded bronze medal)

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Who was William Philo?

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When was William Philo born?

William Philo was born on 17 February 1882 in London.

When did William Philo die?

William Philo died on 7 July 1916 in Albert.

What was William Philo's occupation?

William Philo was a boxer.

What nationality was William Philo?

William Philo was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Philo

· Wikidata: Q2991677

· DBpedia: William Philo

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