Reginald James Pearman III (May 23, 1924 – June 11, 2012) was an American

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who competed in the

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. Born to Bermudian immigrants in

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, he served in the

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during

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and the

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. Following his athletic career, he also worked for the

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and

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. He graduated from Newtown High School and

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.Hurley, Ed (December 3, 1978).
Historic Newtown High: An Honor Roll of Notables
. ''Daily News'' (New York, New York). p. QX4.

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1924 births 2012 deaths Sportspeople from Manhattan Track and field athletes from New York City American people of Bermudian descent American male middle-distance runners Newtown High School (Queens) alumni Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics United States Army personnel of World War II United States Army personnel of the Korean War NYU Violets athletes 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub