Alfred Pycock

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Alfred Pycock (12 May 1900 13 March 1964) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2]

FullnameAlfred Harold Pycock
Born12 May 1900[1]
Fulham, London, England
Died13 March 1964(1964-03-13) (aged 63)
St Leonards-on-Sea, England
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Alfred Pycock
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Full nameAlfred Harold Pycock
Born12 May 1900[1]
Fulham, London, England
Died13 March 1964(1964-03-13) (aged 63)
St Leonards-on-Sea, England
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SportSwimming
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Activities during WW2 - Alfred was granted the rank of Major, and served with the Royal Ordnance Corps, during this service he was captured by Japanese forces where he became a prisoner of war. He was later awarded an M.B.E. for his efforts during his time as a prisoner.[3] [4]

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