1906 - 1937
Clem Beckett British Labor Leader
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Details
| Birthday |
30th November, 1905
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| Birthplace |
England
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| Died |
1937
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| Place of Death |
Arganda Bridge, Jarama valley
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Blacksmith, speedway racer, factory worker, mechanic, ambulance driver, machine gunner
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| Occupation |
Labor Leader
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Clem Beckett (1906 – 12 February 1937) was a British communist, trade union leader, champion speedway rider, and pioneer of Motorcycle speedway sports. He was the winner of the Golden Helmet at Owlerton Stadium, and was famous throughout Europe for his motorsport stunts. In response to the numerous deaths of young speedway racers, Beckett founded the Dirt Track Riders' Association, a trade union catering to speedway racers. In 1936 he became one of the first British volunteers to join the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. He was killed at the age of 31 while manning a machine gun, sacrificing himself to cover the retreat of fellow British volunteers during the Battle of Jarama.
