Ferdinand Buchanan
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Ferdinand Lindley Augustus Buchanan MC (8 March 1888 ā 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 | (1888-03-08)8 March 1888 Swaziland | ||||||||||||||
Died | 14 April 1967(1967-04-14) (aged 79) Pretoria, South Africa | ||||||||||||||
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Sport | Sports shooting | ||||||||||||||
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Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands held | 9th Infantry Brigade 2nd Infantry Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Military Cross |
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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