Dan Jenkins (1929)
Daniel Thomas Jenkins was an American author and sportswriter who often wrote for Sports Illustrated. He was also a high-standard amateur golfer who played college golf at Texas Christian University.
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British statesman who served as Prime Minister during the Second World War. Known for his leadership and stirring speeches, he rallied the British people during their darkest hours.
Jane Cowl (1884)
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Raoul Walsh (1887)
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Peter Hitchens (1951)
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Mathias Hynes (1883)
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