Erection date: 17/10/2011
Gordon Pirie, 1931 - 1991, South London Harriers and Coulsdon resident, held 5 world records including the 4 x 1500m relay with local athlete Ralph Dunkley. Gordon also won 5000m Olympic silver, Melbourne 1956.
The Bourne Society
CR5, Brighton Road, 194, Comrades of the Great War Club
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Gordon Pirie
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Gordon Pirie
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