Frank Courtney
Francis Bernard Courtney (13 July 1906 – 28 August 1944) was a Canadian rower. He competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 13 July 1906 Reading, England |
| Died | 28 August 1944 (aged 38) Basse-Normandie, German-occupied France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Rowing |
Personal life
Courtney served as a major in the South Saskatchewan Regiment during the Second World War. He was killed on 28 August 1944 whilst fighting in the Basse-Normandie region of France. Courtney is buried at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery.[1][3]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank Courtney Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- "Casualty Details: Courtney, Francis Bernard". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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