Edward Gedge
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 May 1895 Gosport, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 17 March 1991 (aged 95) New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Modern pentathlon |
Lieutenant Edward Gordon Gedge MC (3 May 1895 – 17 March 1991) was a British modern pentathlete.[1] He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[2]
During the First World War, he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He was awarded the Military Cross in the 1918 Birthday Honours, "for distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Salonika."[3]
References
- ^ "Edward Gedge". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Edward Gedge Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "No. 30719". The London Gazette (Supplement). 3 June 1918. p. 6505.
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