Gordon Alexander
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BornQ3, 1885
Kensington, London, England
Kensington, London, England
Died24 April 1917 (aged 31–32)
Villers-Plouich, France
Villers-Plouich, France
SportFencing
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Q3, 1885 Kensington, London, England |
| Died | 24 April 1917 (aged 31–32) Villers-Plouich, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Gordon Reuben Alexander (1885 – 24 April 1917) was a British fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War I.[2]
While attacking the town of Villers-Plouich, a fellow soldier was wounded by a German artillery shell, and Alexander rushed to help him. While Alexander was dressing the soldier's wound, he was killed by another shell.[3]
Fencing career
In 1912, he competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1912 Summer Olympics. the following year in 1913, he won the foil title at the British Fencing Championships.[4]
