John W. Overton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1894
Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 19-Jul-1918
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John W. Overton
- John Williams Overton (October 10, 1894 – July 19, 1918), 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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