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Rawson, Ronald (1892-1952), boxer
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17 Jun 1892-30 Mar 1952
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Served as captain in the Royal Engineers during WW1. Was awarded the Military Cross with two bars.
Won the ABA Championship in 1920 and 1921.
Gold Medal at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games - Heavyweight.
Studied at Cambridge.
Joined the Polytechnic Boxing Club after the War.
Won the ABA Championship in 1920 and 1921.
Gold Medal at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games - Heavyweight.
Studied at Cambridge.
Joined the Polytechnic Boxing Club after the War.
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Polytechnic Magazine, October 1920