Bill Cosgrove
Athlete
1918 – 1943
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Who was Bill Cosgrove?
William Nicholas Pax "Bill" Cosgrove was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League. Uncle of General Peter Cosgrove, he served for the RAAF during World War II. Showing his loyalty to his VFL team, he decorated his planes with the Richmond logo and the slogan "Eat 'em alive". He was killed in action in 1943.
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- Born
- Nov 11, 1918
- Education
- Xavier College
- Died
- 1943
Goodenough Island
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on July 23, 2013
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