Hank Frierson
American equestrian
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Andrew Allison "Hank" Frierson (June 23, 1902 – September 24, 1982) was an American equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
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FullnameAndrew Allison Frierson
BornJune 23, 1902
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
DiedSeptember 24, 1982 (aged 80)
El Paso, Texas, United States
RestingplaceArlington National Cemetery
At West Point in 1924 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Allison Frierson |
| Born | June 23, 1902 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | September 24, 1982 (aged 80) El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian |
Biography
Hank Frierson was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 23, 1902.[2]
He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1924.[2] He went on to become a colonel, serving with the Ninth Army during World War II, and was decorated with the Silver Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Croix de Guerre.[3][4][5]
He died in El Paso, Texas on September 24, 1982, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
