John Patrick Walsh (21 August 1892 – 18 September 1915) was an

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er who played with

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in the

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(VFL).

Death

He had been suffering from ill-health for some time, and he died at his uncle's residence at Tarilta, Victoria, on 18 September 1915, aged 23.Guildford, ''The Mount Alexander Mail'', (Tuesday, 21 September 1915), p.2.
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* * 1892 births 1915 deaths Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Sydney Swans players People from Albert Park, Victoria {{AFL-bio-1892-stub