Edward Allman-Smith
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Born3 November 1886
Died17 November 1969 (aged 83)
Allegiance
United Kingdom
United KingdomBranchBritish Army
→ Royal Army Medical Corps
→ Royal Army Medical Corps
Edward Allman-Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 November 1886 |
| Died | 17 November 1969 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army → Royal Army Medical Corps |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Conflicts | First World War Second World War |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's field hockey | ||
Representing  Great Britain (  Ireland) | ||
 | 1908 London | Team |
Brigadier Edward Percival Allman-Smith MC (3 November 1886 – 17 November 1969) was an Irish soldier and field hockey player.[1]
Allman-Smith played hockey for Dublin University Hockey Club and Ireland. He was a member of the Ireland team that won the silver medal at the 1908 London Olympics. Allman-Smith played in both the 3–1 win against Wales on 29 October and in the 8–1 defeat against England in the final on 31 October.[2][3][4] The Ireland team was part of the Great Britain Olympic team.
