Ferdinand Buchanan

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]

Ferdinand Buchanan
Personal information
Born(1888-03-08)8 March 1888
Swaziland
Died14 April 1967(1967-04-14) (aged 79)
Pretoria, South Africa
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team 600 m
military rifle, prone
Ferdinand Buchanan
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
RankBrigadier-General
Commands held9th Infantry Brigade
2nd Infantry Brigade
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsMilitary 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]

References

  1. "Ferdinand Buchanan". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  2. "Ferdinand Buchanan". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 September 2021.


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