Philip Falle (sailor)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Vernon le Geyt Falle |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 19 March 1885 Calcutta, British India |
| Died | 2 January 1936 (aged 50) Gibraltar |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | 8 Metre |
Philip Vernon le Geyt Falle DSO (19 March 1885 – 2 January 1936) was a Jersey sailor who represented Great Britain at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1]
He was born in British India and grew up in Saint Helier, Jersey. He was educated at Reading School in Berkshire.[2] During World War I, he served in the Army Service Corps and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in the 1916 Birthday Honours.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Philip Falle Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympic Sports. Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Testament of Philip Vernon Le Geyt Falle, Daisy Farm, St Peter, retired Lieutenant Colonel". Jersey Heritage. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "No. 29608". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1916. p. 5567.
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