John Williams Overton
John Williams Overton, also known as Johnny Overton, was an American middle-distance runner and soldier who was killed in action in World War I. He was a national champion track and cross country runner at Yale University and joined the United States Marine Corps after his graduation in 1917. In track, he set the world records for the indoor mile run and indoor 1,000-yard distance in 1917. He was also the college cross country champion in 1915 and 1916.
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Male
Date of Birth
October 10th, 1894
Age
129
Birth Place
United States of America, Tennessee
Date of Death
July 19th, 1918
Died Aged
23
Star Sign
Libra
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