Ferdinand Buchanan
South African sport shooter
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Ferdinand Lindley Augustus Buchanan MC (8 March 1888 – 14 April 1967) was a South African sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also was a general in the South African Army who served in both World War I and World War II.[1]
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| Born | 8 March 1888 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 April 1967 (aged 79) Pretoria, South Africa | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sports shooting | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Ferdinand Buchanan | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
Branch |  South African Army |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Commands | 9th Infantry Brigade 2nd Infantry Brigade |
Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Military Cross |
In 1920 he won the silver medal with the South African team in the team 600 metre military rifle, prone competition. He also participated in the following events:[2]
- Team 300 and 600 metre military rifle, prone – fifth place
- Team 300 metre military rifle, standing – ninth place
