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Thread #4315 Message #1115996
Posted By: GUEST
14-Feb-04 - 04:09 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Cremation of Sam McGee (R W Service)
Subject: RE: Cremation of Sam McGee (Robert W. Service)
Robert William Service was born on January 16, 1874 in Christian Road, in that centre of modern literature, Preston. He grew up in Scotland and found fame in Canada. Service died peacefully at his home in Lancieux, France, on September 11 1958.